Tenure-Track Urban Studies Professor — Planning & Geography

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

Job summary

LMU in Los Angeles invites applications for two tenure-line positions in urban studies beginning August 2027. Successful candidates will teach introductory, urban planning, and geography courses while developing an active research program and mentoring undergraduate students.

ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is expected by August 2027. LMU emphasizes inclusive excellence, community engagement, and the LMU Core Curriculum within a Jesuit, Catholic framework.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography, or a closely related field by August 2027 (ABD considered).
• Commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment.
• Engaged research agenda with mentorship of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division urban studies courses (intro, planning, geography).
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and mentor undergraduates.
• Contribute to department and university service and to LMU Core Curriculum initiatives.
• Engage in collaborative, community-based learning and interdisciplinary research.

Skills

Urban planning

Urban geography

Equity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in urban studies/planning/geography

Job description

LMU in Los Angeles invites applications for two tenure-line positions in urban studies beginning August 2027. Successful candidates will teach introductory, urban planning, and geography courses while developing an active research program and mentoring undergraduate students.

ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is expected by August 2027. LMU emphasizes inclusive excellence, community engagement, and the LMU Core Curriculum within a Jesuit, Catholic framework.