Visiting Assistant Professor in Urban Geography/Planning and GIS

The Department of Urban and Environmental Studies at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in urban geography/planning and GIS, beginning Fall Semester 2025. The successful candidate will teach Intro to GIS, Intermediate GIS, and a third course in their area of specialization.

Candidates with GIS teaching experience and a geospatial focus to their research are particularly encouraged to apply. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, we invite applications from candidates with diverse research interests in GIScience, urban planning, urban governance and policy, urban sustainability, digital geographies, and other foci. A PhD in geography, planning, or adjacent social science or interdisciplinary fields (including but not limited to public policy, urban studies, and environmental studies) is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate before Fall 2025 are welcome to apply.

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically no later than May 23rd: (1) a letter of application including a statement of teaching experience and research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a copy of Ph.D. transcripts, (4) a link to a scholarly writing sample, and (5) the names and email addresses of three references. Application materials (in pdf format) should be uploaded along with the application to through the LMU Job Application Portal.

Note: Be aware that Workday has a limitation on the number of documents you can upload (5 documents) as well as size limitations (5 MB). If you have documentation that exceeds the Workday limits, please send additional materials as an email attachment with the subject line “[candidate name] Urban Studies Application Materials” to:

Questions may be directed to: Tyler Harlan, Chair, Urban and Environmental Studies Department:

Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $68,640.00

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 for more information.)

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