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 tenure-track faculty members typically teach on a two-year 2-2-2-3 course rotation (4-unit classes) within a 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service model. This position does not include clinical training or supervision responsibilities, and clinical licensure is not required. Successful candidates will have a record of active scholarship and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in their program of research. We welcome applicants whose work speaks to issues of social justice and/or candidates who have an orientation towards LMU's mission, as well as sociocultural, interdisciplinary, and/or collaborative research with departmental colleagues and/or faculty from other departments at LMU. Successful candidates will be prepared to teach a diverse undergraduate student body across a range of undergraduate courses, including general psychology, statistical methods, research methods, and specialty courses in their area of expertise. Faculty in this position will be encouraged to contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum, such as through the development of a First-Year Seminar and/or courses incorporating engaged learning pedagogies. How To Apply Review of application materials begins September 4, 2026, and the final deadline for submission is September 30, 2026 (11:59 PDT). Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Timothy Williamson, chair of the search committee at psycsearch@lmu.edu. The following application materials must be submitted online at LMU Employment website for an applicant to be considered: Cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages) Curriculum vitae, including education, publications with corresponding digital object identifiers (DOIs), teaching experience, and relevant leadership and service experience (e.g., academic, professional, and/or community). The curriculum vitae should clearly identify whether any courses were taught as instructor of record and indicate any undergraduate student co-authors on publications or presentations. Research statement (not to exceed 3 pages), including plans for establishing a research program in your area of expertise at LMU. Please address how you plan to involve undergraduate students in that program. Statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed 3 pages), including resonance and/or alignment with LMU’s mission, a liberal arts education, the practice of Ignatian Pedagogy, and/or your overall vision for yourself as a teacher-scholar. Three academic and/or professional letters of recommendation, on institutional or professional letterhead (PDFs only) and emailed directly from the letter writer to psycsearch@lmu.edu. Across their application materials, candidates should address their commitment to and any past and/or potential contributions to advancing LMU’s mission and promoting the success, sense of belonging, and thriving of students from a variety of lived experiences. Candidates may address these commitments in relation to their scholarship, teaching, mentorship, advising, and/or service, as appropriate to their experiences and future goals. Relevant examples may include fostering inclusive and accessible learning environments, supporting equitable educational outcomes, engaging multiple perspectives and ways of knowing, mentoring students from varied backgrounds, or pursuing scholarship and service that contributes to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, and/or accessibility. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state, and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. #HERC# #HEJ# Faculty Regular Reasonable expected salary: $94,000.00 Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources. When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process. LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law. Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect. EEO Statement Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact titleix@lmu.edu or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here:

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