Description

The Department of Psychological Sciences of Loyola University New Orleans invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026.

Examples of Duties

The selected applicant will teach three courses per semester, typically two sections of Social Psychology and some combination of Theories of Personality, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Research, Statistics and Methods, or a course in their areas of specialization. Online teaching experience is beneficial, as some courses might be offered in the University’s online programs. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, and in addition to teaching, will be expected to advise undergraduate students, supervise undergraduate research in areas of expertise, participate in governance at the department, college, and university levels, and maintain an active research program that engages undergraduate students.

Typical Qualifications

PhD required although ABDs will be considered. Applicants should possess expertise in Social Psychology.

Physical Requirements Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Supplemental Information

Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit institution located in an urban setting. The Department’s website is Psychological Sciences | Loyola University New Orleans.

To apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement regarding approaches to teaching and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a summary of teaching evaluations), and research plans. This information should be uploaded to NeoEd. The names and contact information for three professional references should be provided; applicants will be notified prior to named references being contacted.

The deadline for applications is January 12, 2026.

For more information, please direct questions to: Evan Zucker, Professor and Chair, zucker@loyno.edu, 504-865-3255, or Kimberly Kahn, Office Manager, kjkahn@loyno.edu, 504- 865-3125.

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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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