Tenure line Assistant Professor in Media Studies

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-line position in Media Studies who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society.

Who We Are

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-line position in Media Studies who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society.

Communication Studies is one of the largest undergraduate programs at LMU. In keeping with LMU’s mission, our department emphasizes the ethical and effective deployment of communication in pursuit of a more just and humane world. We also strive to help students foster the knowledge and skills necessary to develop more satisfying personal and professional relationships. Our faculty is committed to scholarship and service projects that support our mission and reflect a critical orientation toward the discipline. We are committed to developing a culturally diverse environment for our faculty and students.

LMU is federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university's continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount University, LMU values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholarly work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU's teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and creative work that contributes to the larger body of knowledge while setting an example for the importance of lifelong learning. A teacher-scholar at LMU is dedicated to (1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment, (2) developing a thriving portfolio of research and mentoring students, (3) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels, and (4) working toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all in the profession.

Appointment Type and Details

The position is a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor faculty appointment. Applicants must have the following:  

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Media Studies, or another closely related field, such as Journalism, Political Science, Sociology, History, Anthropology, or Technology Studies on or before August 2027 (Candidates who have not completed their Ph.D. should include evidence with their application that there is a workable timeline to completion prior to appointment).
• Ability to teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division courses in the applicant's area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and courses for our Digital Media, Cultures, and Industries (DMCI) minor
• Evidence of an ongoing research agenda.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered education and to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Preference will be given to candidates engaged in a research agenda that focuses on media industries or media institutions. The ideal candidate will also have media production skills.

 Candidates should have experience teaching research methods and theories native to Communication Studies. The new faculty member will be expected to teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division courses in the applicant's area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and courses for our Digital Media, Cultures, and Industries (DMCI) minor.

Preference will be given to candidates who are best suited to help support the continued growth of our department’s media studies curriculum, digital media programming, and socially engaged media practice.

Position Responsibilities

Beyond teaching, the new faculty member will advise Communication Studies majors and Digital Media Culture and Industry Minors, contribute to curriculum assessment and development, participate in departmental, college, and university service, and help support the continued growth of Media Studies, digital media programming and socially engaged media practice.

Department tenure-track professors typically teach 4-unit classes on a two-year 2-2-2-3 course rotation with a contracted expectation of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Faculty in these positions will be encouraged to contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum.

The Communication Studies department values collaborative, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged approaches to teaching and research. We seek candidates who are excited to teach and mentor a diverse student body in Los Angeles and who will contribute to LMU's teacher-scholar model through excellent undergraduate teaching, an active research agenda, and innovative forms of student engagement, including collaborative and community-based learning.

How To Apply

All interested applicants MUST apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu  

The application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jason L. Jarvis, Associate Professor/Search Committee Chair. Email: [email protected]

The following application materials must be submitted online through the LMU Employment website as a SINGLE PDF:

1) A letter of application

2) A current curriculum vitae

3) Unofficial transcripts

4) Evidence of teaching excellence (a two-page summary of teaching evaluative criteria evaluator type such as students, advisors, employers, etc., and results)

5) A research sample

Candidates should be prepared to submit the following materials upon request should they advance further in the search process: official transcripts, complete copies of original teaching evaluations (including qualitative comments) or other evaluations reflecting most recent years of university-level or equivalent teaching, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi related to the position, three letters of recommendation, and if the candidate does not have a doctoral degree, evidence of timeline and anticipated completion of their Ph.D.

Across their application materials, candidates should address their commitment to and any past and/or potential contributions to advancing LMU's mission and promoting the success, sense of belonging, and thriving of students from a variety of lived experiences. Candidates may address these commitments in relation to their scholarship, teaching, mentorship, advising, and/or service, as appropriate to their experiences and future goals. Relevant examples may include fostering inclusive and accessible learning environments, supporting equitable educational outcomes, engaging multiple perspectives and ways of knowing, mentoring students from varied backgrounds, or pursuing scholarship and service that contributes to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, and/or accessibility.

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Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $86,500.00

Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $86,500.00

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.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

 

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

 

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.