Who We Are The Department of Urban and Environmental Studies at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for two tenure-line positions in urban studies who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. LMU is federally recognized as a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university's continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount university, LMU
values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholarly work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good. The successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to LMU's teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and creative work that contributes to the larger body of knowledge while setting an example for the importance of lifelong learning. A teacher-scholar at LMU is
dedicated to (1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment, (2) developing a thriving portfolio of research and mentoring students, (3) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels, and (4) working toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all in the profession. For more information about our current faculty, please
visit Join Our Faculty . Appointment Type and Details Both positions are tenure-line faculty appointments. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography, or a closely related field by the position start date of August 2027. ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by August 2027 will also be considered. Position Responsibilities The Department of Urban and Environmental Studies
invites applications from emerging and established scholars to fill two tenure-line positions in urban studies with expertise in urban planning or urban geography, beginning August 2027. One successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, and one will be hired at Assistant or Associate Professor based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated achievements. The rank determination will
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