Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Clinical 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 clinical psychology or related fields with a clinically-focused research program. We especially welcome applicants who conduct their research/clinical work with either children/youth/emerging adults or older adults. We also encourage applicants whose work addresses issues of cultural diversity and mental health disparities and/or have an orientation towards multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research.

Successful candidates will be dedicated to 1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment across a range of undergraduate courses, including introductory courses in psychology and clinical science, methodological courses (statistics or research methods), and upper-division courses in their areas of expertise (a willingness to develop engaged learning pedagogical strategies is also highly desirable), 2) developing an ongoing program of research into which department undergraduate students/researchers, as well as colleagues from the department and elsewhere, can be integrated, 3) challenging themselves, their students, and their colleagues to be actively anti-racist and work toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession, and 4) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels.

The initial review of applications will begin on September 4, 2024 and conclude on September 29, 2024. Letters of recommendation are due no later than September 27, 2024. Questions regarding this position can be directed by email to Dr. Joseph LaBrie, Search Committee Chair at clinicalpsych@lmu.edu.

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

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position;
• A curriculum vitae detailing your educational background, research accomplishments, and work experience, as well as any leadership and service experience (e.g., academic, professional,
  community) that you believe are relevant to this position;
• A statement of your teaching philosophy that addresses past and/or potential contributions that would be related to LMU’s mission, 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, including how you plan to involve undergraduate and/or graduate students in that program; and
• A statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, which might include: research, teaching and/or service that has prepared the candidate to contribute to the engagement and inclusion of diverse audiences in higher
  education, contributions to diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning, and/or research or professional experience with a specific focus on underserved communities or nations.
• 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. Joseph LaBrie, at clinicalpsych@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.)