Clinical Faculty in Sociology: Specializing in Technology and Society (Non-Tenure Track) at Loyola Marymount University in Westchester Campus

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Who We Are The Department of Sociology at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a full-time instructor (non-tenure track) in Technology and Society. We welcome candidates who value LMU’s mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. 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 strong commitment to excellent teaching, student mentorship, and LMU’s mission-centered approach to educating the whole person. Clinical faculty at LMU contribute to a transformative learning environment by teaching a diverse student body, developing innovative and relevant curricula, mentoring and advising students, and participating in department, college, university, and/or community service. The successful candidate will foster equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility in teaching and learning. For more information about our current faculty, please visit Join Our Faculty. Appointment Type and Details The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track clinical faculty position in Technology and Society, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment (August–May), with an annual salary paid over 12 consecutive months, allowing for continuous benefits coverage. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Science and Technology Studies, or a closely related field by August 15, 2027. The initial appointment will be for two years; successful candidates upon review will be eligible for renewable three-year contracts. Candidates with relevant professional experience and expertise in technology, policy, and society are encouraged to apply. Position Responsibilities We seek an outstanding teacher whose expertise examines the relationships among technology, society, and public policy. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence and society; technology governance and regulation; digital inequality and access; data, privacy, and surveillance; technology ethics; digital platforms and democracy; emerging technologies and public institutions; or the social implications of technological change. The successful candidate will teach courses in the newly developed Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, including courses related to Technology and Society, and will help develop and deliver a curriculum that connects technological change with policy analysis, institutions, ethics, and real-world public challenges. Candidates should be prepared to teach and mentor graduate students with varied academic and professional backgrounds and to contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, the successful candidate may also teach relevant undergraduate courses in Sociology and/or related areas. Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising students in the Master of Public Policy program, contributing to the development and ongoing refinement of new MPP courses and curriculum, and participating in department, college, and university service. The teaching load and other responsibilities will be consistent with LMU’s policies for full-time clinical faculty appointments which is 3 courses per semes