Who We Are The Department of Psychological Science at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) 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 candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU’s teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and does 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 towards 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 This is a tenure-track faculty appointment. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field by the position start date of August 15, 2027. This full-time, 9-month academic appointment (August – May) has an annual salary paid over 12 consecutive months, allowing for continuous benefits coverage. Department Environment and
Position Responsibilities The Department of Psychological Science seeks a teacher-scholar with expertise in clinical psychology, community psychology, and/or health psychology. Faculty responsibilities include maintaining an active program of scholarship, teaching and advising undergraduate students, mentoring undergraduate students in research, and contributing to department and university service. Department
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