Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

## Assistant Professor, Department of Economics Apply:
Westchester Campus:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R16586

Who We Are The Department of Economics 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 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 toward 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 The Department of Economics invites applications to fill
** a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor**. 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. A Ph.D. in Economics by August 15th, 2027, is required. Position Responsibilities We seek a scholar with expertise in teaching and research in the discipline of Economics whose work engages in labor economics or public finance.

Candidates should also be able to teach courses that would readily fit into our departmental curriculum, such as introductory economics and statistics. Faculty responsibilities include maintaining an active program of scholarship, teaching and advising undergraduate students, and contributing to department and university service. Department tenure-track faculty 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.

Faculty in these positions will be encouraged to contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum, for example by developing a First-Year Seminar and/or courses that incorporate Interdisciplinary Connections. The Department of Economics values collaborative, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged approaches to teaching and research. We seek candidates who are excited to teach and mentor a diverse student body in Los Angeles and who will contribute to LMU's teacher-scholar model through excellent undergraduate teaching, an active research agenda, and innovative forms of student engagement, including collaborative and community-based learning.

How To Apply

The Final date to receive applications is November 15th, 2026. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Professor Graham Beattie, ttie.
The following application materials must be submitted online through the LMU Employment website to be…