Faculty Positions

The Chemistry Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of chemistry, beginning Fall 2025. The position has a teaching load of five courses per year and the successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry and organic chemistry. Research facilities are available. A Ph.D. in chemistry by the start date is required.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), liberal arts colleges located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Pomona College and the Chemistry Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2024, 58.8% self-identify as domestic students of color, 13.6% international and 20.7% are first generation college students. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

To apply for this position, submit to our online portal a single PDF (up to 5MB) that includes a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and career goals, a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement), and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. You will also be asked to arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted through Workday. Review of completed applications will begin on February 15, 2025. As part of the application process, you may be asked to submit your applications using the online portal, which you can access via Workday Jobs Req# 7049.

This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses, nor visa sponsorship. You must show proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The salary range is $73,000 to $80,000 and is commensurate with experience.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pomona College is committed to increasing excellence through diversity and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

The Department of Economics at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field (or be near completion). The successful candidate will offer five courses a year, which includes multiple sections of one class (so no more than three preps). The candidate’s course assignments will be determined together with the Department’s chair but will include microeconomics theory or our introductory microeconomics course.

Founded in 1887, Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, a unique constellation of five small undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions located in southern California near the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains, about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Pomona College’s student body consists of approximately 1,700 students, over 55% of whom identify as a person of color. The College is committed to a need-blind, no-loan admissions policy and values equal access to higher education. Students of the Claremont Colleges can cross-register for courses at any of the colleges, and faculty and staff across the colleges often collaborate. Currently, the Department of Economics consists of 13 tenured or tenured track faculty members, and there are more than 50 economists at the Claremont Colleges.

To apply for this position, please submit (as one PDF 5MB) a CV, cover letter, a statement of teaching experience, mentoring or advising a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a research statement to Pomona College’s online portal, Workday Jobs, Req#7185. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded as well. We will begin considering dossiers immediately and until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses. Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pomona College is committed to elevating academic rigor through inclusive excellence and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in the economics discipline.

The salary range for this position is $78,000-$85,000 and is commensurate with experience and degree status.

Pomona College Three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Cell/Molecular or Systems-level Neuroscience.

The Department of Neuroscience seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to establish a small-scale active research program that involves undergraduates. Broad methodological training and a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field are required.

Teaching responsibilities each year include an introductory-level Neuroscience course with lab in the Fall semester and a lecture/laboratory course in cell/molecular or systems-level neurobiology in the Spring semester. Supervision of senior theses and other undergraduate research projects is also expected.

The Department of Neuroscience supports equal access to higher education, and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Please send a dossier, including (a) your letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) transcripts, (d) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement), and (e) three letters of recommendation. Total compensation includes a benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $70,000-$75,000.

Please upload electronic copies of all materials to Academic Jobs Online (#29597).

Review of applications will begin on February 28th and will continue until the position is filled.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with the Claremont University Consortium (CUC), Pomona College offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.

The Department of Art History at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art History (c.15^th-18^th century), beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic community in which small class sizes and direct mentorship of students are encouraged.

Applicants with expertise in European, Islamic, or South Asian art history are welcome to apply. The position has a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. Ph.D. in Art History preferred, ABD applicants with prior teaching experience will be considered. For more information about the Department, please visit our Art History Website.

The Art History Department at Pomona College participates in the Joint Program in Art History that includes Scripps and Pitzer Colleges. The Art History Department also enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, the Williamson Art Gallery at Scripps College, and the Pitzer College Art Galleries.

Pomona College and the Art History Department support equal access to higher education. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

To apply for this position, please submit your application materials as one PDF file (up to 5MB) to Pomona’s online portal, which can be accessed via Workday Jobs Req#7131. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement that provides evidence of the ability to mentor a diverse student body, a sample syllabus, and a selection of teaching evaluations. Finally, we also ask for three confidential letters of reference which will also be submitted to Workday Jobs.

Review of completed applications will begin on March 31, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor George Gorse.

The salary range is $67,000-73,000 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses, nor visa sponsorship. You must show proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), a consortium of liberal arts colleges located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Pomona College is committed to inclusive excellence; as an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Pomona College Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Human Neuroscience.

The Department of Neuroscience seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to establish a small-scale active research program that involves undergraduates. Broad methodological training and a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field are required.

Teaching responsibilities each year include a lecture/laboratory course in human neuroscience one semester, and two elective courses (which could include social neuroscience, biological basis of psychopathology, statistics, neuroimaging, and/or other courses in the candidate’s fields of expertise) the other semester. Supervision of senior theses and other undergraduate research projects is also expected. The teaching load is five courses per year.

The Department of Neuroscience supports equal access to higher education, and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

To apply for this position, please submit a dossier, including (a) your letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) transcripts, (d) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body, and (e) three letters of recommendation to Pomona’s online portal, which can be accessed via Workday Jobs Req#7130. Total compensation includes a benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $70,000-$75,000.

Please upload materials as one PDF file (5MB limit) to Workday.

Review of applications will begin on March 28th and will continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses, nor visa sponsorship. You must show proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with The Claremont Colleges (TCC), Pomona College offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.

The Sociology Department at Pomona College in Claremont, CA invites applications for a one year full-time Visiting Assistant Professorship, beginning fall 2025. The position has a teaching load of five courses for the year: three core courses and two electives. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach electives currently not offered by the Claremont Colleges as well as multiple sections of introduction to sociology. PhD in hand preferred, ABD will be considered. For more information about the department, please see our our department website.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), liberal arts colleges located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Pomona College and the Sociology Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2024, 58.8% self-identify as domestic students of color, 13.6% international and 20.7% are first generation college students. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

To apply for this position, submit your application using the online portal, which can be accessed via Workday Jobs Req#7142. The application should consist of a single PDF (up to 5MB) that includes a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of student teaching evaluations, and a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body. Three letters of references should be sent directly to Professor Hung Cam Thai.

Review of completed applications will begin on April 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Hung Cam Thai. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses, nor visa sponsorship. You must show proof of authorization to work in the U.S. Compensation begins at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience and degree status. The position also includes medical benefits.

Pomona College is committed to inclusive excellence and to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status.

For full consideration, please send applications by April 1, 2025.

The Asian Studies Program at Pomona College seeks applications for the Rand Postdoctoral Fellowship, a two-year position, that will begin July 1, 2025.

This teaching fellowship is open to scholars whose work engages pre-modern China in ways that will generate innovative approaches to the research and teaching of Asia. The candidate should have their Ph.D. degree no earlier than 2020. We welcome research grounded in cross-disciplinary perspectives and teaching that links China with other geographical region(s).

During the first year of the fellowship, the teaching load is two classes, one each semester. The fellow will teach three classes during the second year. The fellow will have access to a research stipend and college funding opportunities for conference travel and teaching/research expenses. The compensation for the fellowship will be: AY25-26, $70,000; AY25-26, $73,000.

To apply for this position, upload, as one PDF file (5MB), a cover letter, CV, a research statement, graduate transcripts, and a description of teaching experience in which you describe a demonstrated ability to mentor an inclusive student body via the online portal,  Workday Jobs Req#7150. Two letters of recommendation are also requested and will be submitted through Workday. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for moving expenses and employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the fellowship, July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2027.

Pomona College is a selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1700 students, all undergraduates. From its beginnings in the city of Pomona, Pomona College has always been co-educational and in the early twentieth century graduated its first Asian-, Mexican-, and African-American students. Pomona College is also the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which includes Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. Nearly 6300 undergraduates matriculate at the Claremont Colleges, a highly distinctive model of collaboration in higher education, where each entering class is more diverse and reflective of the American promise than ever before. As a result, Pomona students enjoy both the personalized instruction and close faculty-student interactions afforded by a small liberal arts college as well as the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities. The Asian Studies program at Pomona is part of the broader Asian Studies network which includes the Pacific Basin Institute housed at Pomona and the EnviroLab program at Claremont McKenna.

The Department of Politics at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position requires strong teaching credentials in American Politics. Ability to teach Political Theory a plus. The teaching load is five courses. Applicants will be expected to teach Introduction of American Politics in addition to other offerings. All interviews will be conducted by Zoom.

The Institution:

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1700 students, all undergraduates. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty who are committed to working with undergraduates. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive learning in their classrooms. Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of approximately 6,500 students. As a result, Pomona students enjoy both the personalized instruction and close faculty-student interactions afforded by a small liberal arts college as well as the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities. Pomona's Politics department has 12 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty. In collaboration with the Claremont Colleges Consortium, Pomona College offers many professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for visiting faculty.

Qualifications: PhD in Political Science and teaching experience. Advanced doctoral students with teaching experience will also be considered.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will be on a rolling basis and will continue until finalists are identified.

Total compensation includes a benefits package and salary. Compensation for this position starts at $75,800 and is commensurate with experience.This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses. Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, one written sample of your research, graduate school transcripts and a minimum of two letters of recommendation to our online portal, Workday Jobs Req#7175, in a single PDF (up to 5 MB).

Please contact the department chair for any questions you may have Tom Phuong Le, tel. (909) 607-8202.

Visiting Assistant Professor at Pomona College. The Psychological Science Department at Pomona College is seeking a one-year, full-time visiting assistant professor in any subfield of psychology with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to supervise research with undergraduates. Candidates with expertise in clinical neuropsychology or computational methods are especially encouraged to apply; scholars in other subdisciplines will also be considered. A Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience is required at the time of hiring.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The course load is two courses per semester plus senior thesis advising, and may include one or more sections of introductory psychology, a lecture/laboratory course, and a seminar or elective in the candidate’s subdiscipline.

The Department of Psychological Science supports equal access to higher education. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive learning in their classrooms. Application materials should include: (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) teaching statement with evidence of past teaching excellence and demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive classroom (d) one course syllabus, and (e) at least one letter of recommendation. Additional letters of recommendation (up to 3 in total) may be requested of finalists.

Please upload all materials as one PDF file (5MB) to Pomona’s online portal, Workday Jobs Req#7176. Letter requests will be automatically sent to provided references via email.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Total compensation includes a benefits package and salary. Compensation for this position starts at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses. Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.

Pomona College is a selective liberal arts college and the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also includes Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute, and Claremont Graduate University. Located in southern California, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with the Claremont Colleges Consortium, Pomona offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.

The Intercollegiate Department of Chicanx-Latinx Studies at the Claremont Colleges and the History Department at Pomona College invite applications for one-year visiting assistant professor position (2025-26) in Latin American history, with a specialty in the history of México. The visitor will be responsible for teaching five courses over the year, including “Latin America before Independence (Colonial Latin America),” “Latin American Since Independence,” “History of México,” and two others. A Ph.D. in history or Chicana/o-Latina/a Studies is preferred, but we also welcome applications from Ph.D. candidates (ABD) in history or a closely related field.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), liberal arts colleges located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Pomona College and the Departments of Chicanx-Latinx Studies and History support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2024, 58.8% self-identify as domestic students of color, 13.6% international and 20.7% are first generation college students. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

To apply for this position, submit to our online portal a single PDF (up to 5MB) that includes a 1) a letter of interest (detailing research focus, teaching experience and philosophy, and possible classes) and 2) a curriculum vitae. Applicants who are selected for interviews will be asked to furnish letters of recommendation through Pomona College’s online portal, Workday Jobs Req#7203. Review of completed applications will begin on May 5, 2025, and continue until a candidate is hired.

This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses. Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The salary range is $71,000-$76,000 and is commensurate with experience.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status.