Visiting Assistant Professor Women’s and Gender Studies

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at Loyola Marymount University seeks candidates for a Visiting Assistant Professor faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

We seek a scholar with expertise in sexuality studies, disability studies, feminist research methods, and/or transnational feminisms. The applicant would be expected to teach introduction level courses in Women’s and Gender Studies, including courses with emphases in disability studies and sexuality studies, and an upper division course in feminist research methods. We welcome teacher-scholars with doctoral degrees in Women’s and Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, or other cognate interdisciplinary fields; candidates with PhDs in other social science and humanities disciplines with designated emphases in the areas outlined above will also be considered. The PhD is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2026 will also be considered.

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: $71,042.00

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.)