Loyola Marymount University
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science - Tenure Track
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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/.For an application to be complete, the following materials must be received by October 4, 2024.
Applications received after this date may not be considered. Items 1 – 6 must be submitted online at
https://lmu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers. Item 7, the 3 letters of recommendation, must be directly
emailed from the recommender to environmentalscience@lmu.edu (details below).1.
A cover letter describing your qualifications for the position and your overall vision for your role
as an inclusive teacher-scholar in LMU’s Environmental Science Program (1-2 pages
recommended, 3 pages maximum length);2.
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 is relevant to this position (no maximum length requirement);3.
A statement of your teaching philosophy that includes a reflection on your experiences within an
institution such as LMU or your anticipated approach to teaching at an institution such as LMU
(1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length);
a. (Optional – not included in the page limit) If you have prior relevant teaching
experience, you are encouraged to include student and/or peer evaluations as an
appendix to your teaching philosophy statement.4.
A statement of current research and your plans for establishing a thriving, independent research
program in your area of expertise at LMU, including how you plan to involve undergraduate
students (3-4 pages recommended, 5 pages maximum length);5.
A statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity,
and inclusion (1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length). In the statement, applicants
should comment on their ability to meaningfully contribute to LMU’s ongoing commitment to
anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that is outlined in our strategic plan
(https://resources.lmu.edu/strategicplan2021-2026/theplan/commitments/antiracismdiversityequityandinclusion/_). While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways
candidates can express their qualification while highlighting their past and/or potential
contributions:a)
Your lived experiences that speak to the university's commitment to antiracism and DEI
and/or your creative ideas and strategies that you could enact at LMU in support of LMU’s
commitments;b)
Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in
undergraduate education and/or in accessing high-impact experiences, such as
undergraduate research;c)
How you currently integrate antiracism and/or DEI issues into your research, teaching,
mentoring, and/or service;6.
Names and email addresses of three academic and/or professional references who will submit
letters of recommendation on behalf of the applicant.7.
Letters of recommendation from three academic and/or professional references should be
directly emailed (by the individuals identified in item 6) to environmentalscience@lmu.edu. The
letter of recommendation must be emailed as a PDF, have a file name that meets these
specifications
(ApplicantLastName_ApplicantFirstName_LOR_from_RecommenderLastName.pdf), and the
email subject line should say “letter of recommendation for [applicant First and Last name] from
[letter writer name]”. The letter writer should CC themselves to ensure the message was
delivered.Review of completed applications will begin as received. Please address questions to Dr. Nicole Bouvier-Brown, search committee chair at nicole.bouvier-brown@lmu.edu.
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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/.For an application to be complete, the following materials must be received by October 4, 2024.
Applications received after this date may not be considered. Items 1 – 6 must be submitted online at
https://lmu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers. Item 7, the 3 letters of recommendation, must be directly
emailed from the recommender to environmentalscience@lmu.edu (details below).1.
A cover letter describing your qualifications for the position and your overall vision for your role
as an inclusive teacher-scholar in LMU’s Environmental Science Program (1-2 pages
recommended, 3 pages maximum length);2.
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 is relevant to this position (no maximum length requirement);3.
A statement of your teaching philosophy that includes a reflection on your experiences within an
institution such as LMU or your anticipated approach to teaching at an institution such as LMU
(1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length);
a. (Optional – not included in the page limit) If you have prior relevant teaching
experience, you are encouraged to include student and/or peer evaluations as an
appendix to your teaching philosophy statement.4.
A statement of current research and your plans for establishing a thriving, independent research
program in your area of expertise at LMU, including how you plan to involve undergraduate
students (3-4 pages recommended, 5 pages maximum length);5.
A statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity,
and inclusion (1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length). In the statement, applicants
should comment on their ability to meaningfully contribute to LMU’s ongoing commitment to
anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that is outlined in our strategic plan
(https://resources.lmu.edu/strategicplan2021-2026/theplan/commitments/antiracismdiversityequityandinclusion/_). While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways
candidates can express their qualification while highlighting their past and/or potential
contributions:a)
Your lived experiences that speak to the university's commitment to antiracism and DEI
and/or your creative ideas and strategies that you could enact at LMU in support of LMU’s
commitments;b)
Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in
undergraduate education and/or in accessing high-impact experiences, such as
undergraduate research;c)
How you currently integrate antiracism and/or DEI issues into your research, teaching,
mentoring, and/or service;6.
Names and email addresses of three academic and/or professional references who will submit
letters of recommendation on behalf of the applicant.7.
Letters of recommendation from three academic and/or professional references should be
directly emailed (by the individuals identified in item 6) to environmentalscience@lmu.edu. The
letter of recommendation must be emailed as a PDF, have a file name that meets these
specifications
(ApplicantLastName_ApplicantFirstName_LOR_from_RecommenderLastName.pdf), and the
email subject line should say “letter of recommendation for [applicant First and Last name] from
[letter writer name]”. The letter writer should CC themselves to ensure the message was
delivered.Review of completed applications will begin as received. Please address questions to Dr. Nicole Bouvier-Brown, search committee chair at nicole.bouvier-brown@lmu.edu.
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