Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Science

Who We Are

The Department of Psychological Science at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a Carnegie‑classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. LMU is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution, an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, and a Black‑Serving Institution, reflecting its 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, which includes teaching, research, mentorship, and service toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

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, nine‑month academic appointment (August – May) has an annual salary paid over 12 consecutive months, allowing continuous benefits coverage.

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 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. We welcome applicants whose work addresses social justice issues and/or who are oriented toward LMU’s mission, including sociocultural, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research with departmental or other LMU faculty.

Successful candidates will be prepared to teach a diverse undergraduate student body across a range of 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 by developing a First‑Year Seminar and/or courses incorporating engaged learning pedagogies.

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field by August 15, 2027.
• Active scholarship record with publications, preferably with digital object identifiers (DOIs).
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research.
• Orientation toward social justice and LMU’s mission, including inclusive excellence and the Common Good.
• Experience or willingness to teach undergraduate courses in general Psychology, statistical methods, research methods, and specialty courses.

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.

The following application materials must be submitted online at the LMU Employment website for an applicant to be considered:

• Cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including education, publications with DOIs, teaching experience, and relevant leadership and service experience (e.g., academic, professional, and/or community). The CV 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 at LMU and addressing how undergraduate students will be involved.
• Statement of teaching…