Assistant Professor of Psychological Science

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faculty are helping to create the world we want to live in. We are seeking the next generation of teacher-scholars to join our community. https://academics.lmu.edu/joinourfaculty/

The Department of Psychological Science at LMU seeks teacher-scholars for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor with an open area of specialization (e.g., clinical, cognitive, community, developmental, health, quantitative, social, or other areas within psychological science). Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology or closely related field by the position start date of August 15, 2026. Typically, department tenure-track faculty members teach on a 2-2-2-3 semester rotation (4-unit classes), within a 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service model.

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 cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and/or collaborative research with departmental colleagues and/or faculty from other departments at LMU.

Successful candidates will be dedicated to teaching a diverse undergraduate student body across a range of undergraduate courses, including general psychology, research methods, and specialty courses in their area of expertise. We also welcome applications from candidates willing to develop courses that contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum (such as a first-year seminar and/or engaged-learning pedagogies); and/or courses contributing to minors in Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, or Cognitive Science.

Review of application materials begins September 5, 2025 and final deadline for submission is September 19, 2025 (11:59 PDT). Questions regarding this position can be directed by Dr. Joe LaBrie, co-chair of the search committee at [email protected].

The following application materials must be submitted online in the workday job portalfor an applicant to be considered:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae including education and a list of research publications with corresponding digital object identifiers (DOIs), teaching experiences, and any relevant leadership and service experiences (e.g., academic, professional, community)

• Research statement 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, including any past and/or potential contributions related to 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 [email protected] email address

Additionally, candidates should address their commitment to and any past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access-related efforts in their cover letter, research statement, and statement of teaching philosophy as relevant.   

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Reasonable expected hiring range: $87,000 to $93,000. Hiring salary will be commensurate with applicable knowledge, skills, and experience.

Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $87,000.00

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.)