Instructor, Women and Gender Studies

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for an Instructor position to begin Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment with an initial appointment term of up to 1 year. Continuation beyond the initial term, if any, will be determined based on institutional needs and applicable review processes. This full-time, 9-month academic appointment (August – May) has an annual salary paid over 12 consecutive months, allowing for continuous benefits coverage.

We seek candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence to teach introductory courses in Women’s and Gender Studies and upper division courses that contribute to the curriculum, in consultation with the chair. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, teaching position (3-3 base teaching load). PhD in WGST or cognate fields preferred.

The Department places a high priority on diverse perspectives, social justice, and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence. Candidates must show promise in both research and teaching. Interested applicants are invited to submit application materials via the LMU Human Resources application portal.

Applicants must include: a cover letter addressing research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae, and a sample syllabus. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted separately to wgst@lmu.edu.

Only online applications will be accepted. Please direct questions to sina.kramer@lmu.edu. We will begin our review of applications on May 8, 2026.

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Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $75,000.00

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.)