Assistant/Associate Professor, Urban Studies & Geography

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU's Department of Urban and Environmental Studies invites applications for two tenure-line positions beginning August 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography, or a closely related field by start date (ABD considered).

The roles emphasize teaching, research, and service in a diverse urban setting. The successful colleagues will teach undergraduate courses, publish research, mentor students, and contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography or a closely related field by August 2027 (ABD considered).
• Academic record in urban studies, planning or geography with potential for scholarly excellence.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and community engagement within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper- division urban studies courses (intro, planning, geography).
• Maintain an active research program and advise undergraduates.
• Contribute to department and university service; participate in the LMU Core Curriculum and engaged learning projects.
• Support diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility in teaching and mentorship.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography or related field

Job description

LMU's Department of Urban and Environmental Studies invites applications for two tenure-line positions beginning August 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography, or a closely related field by start date (ABD considered).

The roles emphasize teaching, research, and service in a diverse urban setting. The successful colleagues will teach undergraduate courses, publish research, mentor students, and contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum, with a strong focus on