Visiting Assistant Professor - Urban Studies
About The Position
The Urban and Environmental Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in urban planning or urban geography, beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach upper-division courses in urban planning as well as additional courses in urban studies and geography, depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. We seek a candidate with a strong background in urban planning who is also able to engage broader questions in urban studies and geography. Candidates whose teaching and research contribute to one or more of the department’s areas of emphasis – including sustainable cities; the intersections of planning with historical disparities and environmental justice; urban systems and processes in the Global South; and/or metropolitan Los Angeles – are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by fall 2026 will be considered. Applicants must submit the following materials electronically no later than April 24 : (1) a letter of application including a statement of teaching experience and research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a copy of Ph.D. transcripts, (4) a scholarly writing sample, and (5) the names and email addresses of three references. Application materials (in pdf format) should be uploaded along with the application to the workday portal. Note: Be aware that Workday has a limitation on the number of documents you can upload (5 documents) as well as size limitations (5 MB). If you have documentation that exceeds the Workday limits, please send additional materials as an email attachment with the subject line “[candidate name] Urban Studies Application Materials” to: [email protected] Questions may be directed to Tyler Harlan, Chair, Urban and Environmental Studies Department: [email protected] #HERC# #HEJ# Faculty Regular Reasonable expected salary: $71,042.00 Please note that this position may not be 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.)
Requirements
- Ph.D. is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by fall 2026 will be considered
- A strong background in urban planning
Responsibilities
- Teach upper-division courses in urban planning
- Teach additional courses in urban studies and geography
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
