The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. LMU values community engagement, diversity, social justice, and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence.

The department seeks candidates who can teach undergraduate research methods courses. The ability to also offer comparative politics or international relations upper-division courses is preferred but not required.

The position is for one year (2025-2026) and has a 3-3 teaching load for the academic year (three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring).

We seek a dedicated teacher-scholar with demonstrated or the potential of teaching excellence. We strongly encourage women, minorities, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. A Ph.D. in political science is required at the time of appointment.

Candidates should submit application materials via the LMU Human Resources online application portal. Please be aware that the portal can only accept 5 attachments. Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and (if available) teaching evaluations; 4) a sample syllabus for an undergraduate research methods course; and 5) a writing sample. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to Luke Hart-Moynihan at luke.hart-moynihan@lmu.edu.

Only online applications will be accepted. Please direct questions to the Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Gabriele Magni, at Gabriele.magni@lmu.edu. The deadline for applications is April 1st.

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Reasonable expected salary: $68,640.00

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.)