Visiting Assistant Professor History

The Department of History at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor who value its Mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. LMU is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), Black‑Serving Institution (BSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI), animating servingness for all persons, regardless of identity or beliefs, through its mission and Jesuit, Marymount educational traditions. The Department seeks a dedicated teacher-scholar with evidence of or the potential for teaching excellence. The position has a six-course teaching load for the academic year (3-3). Successful candidates will teach Lower-Division courses in colonial and modern Latin American and modern world history, as well as Upper-Division courses in their field of expertise. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment for the academic year of August 2026-May 2027. Continuation beyond the initial term, if any, will be determined based on institutional needs and applicable review processes. A PhD in Latin American History or relevant field is required; however, applicants who are ABD and demonstrate substantial teaching experience will be considered. Interested applicants should submit complete application materials via the LMU Human Resources online application portal by June 14, 2026 to be considered for this position. To apply, please upload the following as PDFs, combining documents as appropriate to meet the 5-item upload limit: 1) a letter of application (outlining area of expertise, teaching and research interests, and resonance with LMU's mission); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates your approach to teaching in the liberal arts tradition; 4) sample syllabi for Latin American History and Modern World History and; 5) a writing sample. Two letters of recommendation should be emailed as PDFs by the letter writers, on letterhead with signatures, directly to HistoryDepartment@lmu.edu. Letters should be addressed to Professor Nicolas Rosenthal, Department Chair. Please direct questions to the department chair at Nicolas.

Rosenthal@lmu.edu. #HERC# #HEJ# 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.) Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect. EEO Statement Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact titleix@lmu.edu or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here: