Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Developmental Psychology)

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faculty are helping to create the world we want to live in. We are seeking the next generation of mission-driven teacher-scholars.

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The Department of Psychological Science at LMU seeks such a teacher-scholar for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2025. Applicants must have a PhD in developmental psychology or a related field.  Candidates whose research programs focus on childhood (infancy through adolescence) or older adults (including gerontology) are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applicants whose work addresses applications in developmental psychology and/or speaks to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, access (DEIA) and/or has an orientation towards cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research.

Successful candidates will be dedicated to teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment across a range of undergraduate courses, including general psychology, lifespan development, and upper division specialty courses in their area of expertise.  Applicants who are able to teach methodological courses in statistics and/or research methods (at either introductory or advanced levels) should indicate this in their application materials.

Additional desirable attributes include: (1) a willingness to develop engaged-learning pedagogies, (2) a willingness to mentor and provide research opportunities for undergraduate psychology majors; (3) a research program that allows for collaborations with both departmental colleagues/faculty and faculty from other departments, (4) an orientation towards challenging themselves, their students, and their colleagues to be actively anti-racist and work toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession, and (5) A desire to be part of the departmental and university communities by participating in service activities at and beyond the university.

The initial review of applications will begin on September 3, 2024, and conclude on September 30, 2024. Letters of recommendation are due no later than September 20, 2024. Questions regarding this position can be directed by email to Dr. Vandana Thadani, Search Committee Chair at DevPsy@lmu.edu.

The following application materials must be submitted online in order for an applicant to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications and fit for the position described above;
• A curriculum vitae detailing your educational and professional background—including research accomplishments, teaching experiences, and any leadership and service experiences (e.g., academic, professional, community) that you believe are relevant to this position; mission, a liberal arts education, the practice of Ignatian Pedagogy, and/or your overall vision for your role as a teacher-scholar;
• A statement of your teaching philosophy that addresses past and/or potential contributions that would be related to LMU’s mission, a liberal arts education, the practice of Ignatian Pedagogy, and/or your overall vision for your role as a teacher-scholar;
• A statement of current research and your plans for establishing a thriving research program in your area of expertise at LMU.  Please address whether/how you plan to involve undergraduate students in that program.
• A DEI statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.  The statement should address how DEIA-related efforts (in research, teaching, or service) have prepared you to engage and include of diverse audiences of students in courses, work with underserved communities or nations, and/or use diverse perspectives and ways of knowing or learning.
• Three academic and/or professional letters of recommendation, on institutional or professional letterhead (PDFs only) and emailed directly from the letter writer to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Vandana Thadani, at DevPsy@lmu.edu.

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Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $87,000.00

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.)