Assistant Professor of Environmental Science - Tenure Track

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, starting August 15, 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in GIS analysis. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, developing an independent research program, and mentoring diverse students. The position offers a salary of $70K–90K and is full-time. LMU values inclusive excellence and encourages diverse applicants.
The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental science at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2025. We seek innovative teacher-scholars who demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to (1) excellence in lecture and laboratory teaching at all undergraduate levels, (2) developing and maintaining a thriving, independent environmental science research program with undergraduate students, and (3) mentoring and teaching students from diverse backgrounds. A PhD (held by August 15, 2025) in environmental science or a closely related field is required. We are open to a variety of academic areas within environmental science, but experience with GIS analysis is required and field work is valued.The successful candidate is expected to teach introductory and advanced environmental science (ENVS) lecture and laboratory courses, upper division electives within the candidate’s area of expertise, and other courses to fill program needs. Specifically, the current curricular needs in the ENVS Program that a successful candidate could contribute to include an introductory environmental science survey course for first-year majors, a sophomore-level course focusing on data analysis using statistics and GIS, or an upper division environmental monitoring laboratory course. In addition to excellent teaching, the successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that will include undergraduate students. To learn more about LMU and the ENVS Program, visit www.lmu.edu and https://cse.lmu.edu/department/envs/. Additionally, environmental science faculty and students have unique opportunities to collaborate with the Coastal Research Institute https://cse.lmu.edu/research/cri/ and receive financial support. To learn more about LMU’s faculty, please visit: https://academics.lmu.edu/joinourfaculty/.LMU, 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 experiences, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about our commitments and our efforts at https://resources.lmu.edu/dei/.