Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theological Studies, announces a tenure-track faculty position in Indic religions, to begin in the Fall Semester 2026.
Successful candidates will have research expertise in one or more of the religions of the Indian subcontinent. Additionally, they should be able to research and teach within the context of the diverse religious and cultural reality of Los Angeles.
This position is funded in part by the Bhagwan Mallinath Professor of Jain Studies Fund. The condition of the fund requires that the professor have substantive training in Jainism, teach courses in Jain Studies, oversee an endowed annual student research project in Jainism, and engage the broader Jain community.
The assistant professorship involves teaching in the University Core and the Theological Studies programs. While the usual teaching load for tenure-line faculty is defined as 2-2-2-3 over two years (i.e., two classes per regular semester and three classes every fourth semester), this named professorship carries a 2-2 teaching load, with the third course being replaced with university service connected to the Jain community. Applicants must show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. A Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution is required. Exceptional A.B.D.s will be considered.
The application deadline is October 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm (PST). Candidates may apply in the LMU job portal. Interested applicants are invited to send: 1) a cover letter (outlining areas of teaching and research interests and resonance with LMU’s mission, especially with respect to diversity and inclusion and working with underrepresented populations); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 4) a sample of scholarly writing; 5) a copy of doctoral work transcripts; 6) three letters of recommendation.
Materials 1 through 5 must be uploaded at the time of application. Only online applications will be accepted. The three letters of recommendation (requirement 6) also have a deadline of October 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Each letter should be emailed by the recommender directly to the following email address: [email protected].
The subject line should read: “[Candidate Name] Recommendation for Jain Studies.” Applications missing any of the materials or arriving after October 15, 2025, will not be considered.
Questions may be directed to: Tracy Tiemeier, (Tracy.Tiemeier@lmu.edu), Bhagwan Mallinath Assistant Professorship. Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually on Zoom around the time of the AAR/SBL annual meeting.
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Reasonable expected hiring range: $84,000 to $93,000. Hiring salary will be commensurate with applicable knowledge, skills, and experience.
Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $84,000.00
Please note that this position is not 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.)
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