Clinical Faculty in Sociology: Specializing in Technology and Society

Who We Are

The Department of Sociology at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a full-time instructor (non-tenure track) in Technology and Society. We welcome candidates who value LMU’s 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 strong commitment to excellent teaching, student mentorship, and LMU’s mission-centered approach to educating the whole person. Clinical faculty at LMU contribute to a transformative learning environment by teaching a diverse student body, developing innovative and relevant curricula, mentoring and advising students, and participating in department, college, university, and/or community service. The successful candidate will foster equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility in teaching and learning.

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Appointment Type and Details

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track clinical faculty position in Technology and Society, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment (August–May), with an annual salary paid over 12 consecutive months, allowing for continuous benefits coverage. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Science and Technology Studies, or a closely related field by August 15, 2027. The initial appointment will be for two years; successful candidates upon review will be eligible for renewable three-year contracts. Candidates with relevant professional experience and expertise in technology, policy, and society are encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities

We seek an outstanding teacher whose expertise examines the relationships among technology, society, and public policy. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence and society; technology governance and regulation; digital inequality and access; data, privacy, and surveillance; technology ethics; digital platforms and democracy; emerging technologies and public institutions; or the social implications of technological change. The successful candidate will teach courses in the newly developed Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, including courses related to Technology and Society, and will help develop and deliver a curriculum that connects technological change with policy analysis, institutions, ethics, and real-world public challenges. Candidates should be prepared to teach and mentor graduate students with varied academic and professional backgrounds and to contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, the successful candidate may also teach relevant undergraduate courses in Sociology and/or related areas.

Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising students in the Master of Public Policy program, contributing to the development and ongoing refinement of new MPP courses and curriculum, and participating in department, college, and university service. The teaching load and other responsibilities will be consistent with LMU’s policies for full-time clinical faculty appointments which is 3 courses per semester. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and help ensure that the MPP curriculum prepares students to understand and address complex public problems involving technology, governance, and society.

The Department of Sociology values collaborative, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged approaches to teaching. We seek a colleague who is excited to teach and mentor a diverse student body in Los Angeles and who can connect conceptual and analytical frameworks to practical policy questions. We welcome candidates who use applied, experiential, and project-based approaches to learning and who can build connections with public agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and other partners where appropriate.

How to Apply

The application deadline is January 15, 2027. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Committee Chair, Professor Stephanie Limoncelli, at [email protected].

The following application materials must be submitted online through the LMU Employment website to be considered:

• Cover Letter that addresses teaching effectiveness and graduate teaching

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if available) such as course evaluations or peer teaching observations

• A sample syllabus or other evidence of curriculum development (if available)

Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide three letters at a later stage.

Note: Workday allows a maximum of five uploaded documents (5 MB each).

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 teaching, curriculum development, 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, and mentoring students from varied backgrounds.

Reasonable expected salary: $75,000

Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $75,000.00

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 [email protected] 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.