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Current openings last updated April,
2008
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Tenure Track Positions |
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Neuroscience Program and
Biology |
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The Pomona College Neuroscience Program and Biology
Departments seek applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Biology and Neuroscience who studies the neural
mechanisms underlying behaviors using a molecular, cellular
or systems level approach. The successful candidate will
contribute to an introductory neuroscience course, offer at
least one upper-division course with lab in his/her area of
expertise and supervise senior theses. We are seeking
outstanding candidates with the ability to integrate
undergraduates into an active experimental research program
and a demonstrated commitment to recruiting and retaining
students from underrepresented groups in the sciences.
Competitive start-up funds will be provided. Post-doctoral
experience is preferred. Candidates should submit a
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy
including descriptions of proposed upper-level courses, a
statement of research interests, reprints/preprints,
graduate school transcripts and three letters of
recommendation to Dr. Nicole Y. Weekes, Chair, Neuroscience
Search Committee, Department of Biology, 175 W. 6th St.,
Pomona College, Claremont CA 91711-6339. Review of
applications will begin on October 19 and continue until the
position is filled.
Pomona College is a highly selective, coeducational liberal
arts college located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Pomona
College is an Equal Opportunity employer and especially
invites applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups. |
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One and Two Year
Positions |
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Chemistry |
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Temporary position (one year,
possibly two) in organic chemistry at the Visiting Assistant
Professor level, starting July 2008, to teach introductory
organic chemistry lecture and laboratory. Ph.D. in chemistry
required. Research facilities available. To apply, send a
CV, statement of teaching philosophy and career goals,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters of
recommendation to Professor Dan O’Leary, Department of
Chemistry, Pomona College, 645 North College Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711-6338. www.chemistry.pomona.edu <http://www.chemistry.pomona.edu/>
. Review of completed applications will begin March 7, 2008.
Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from women and members of underrepresented
groups. |
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Geology |
The Geology Department at Pomona
College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges,
invites applications for a 1-year faculty position beginning
July 1, 2008 to teach courses and assist with senior thesis
supervision.
We seek a candidate eager to interact with talented
undergraduates in an environment where teaching and research
are emphasized. Teaching responsibilities are expected to
include Tectonics with lab plus three other courses
determined through discussion between the candidate and
department. The latter will include a second lab course
(please note that we do not require coverage of Structural
Geology) and two non-lab courses (i.e. an introductory
course and/or electives).
Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of
research plans, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and
two letters of reference to Tectonics 1-year Search, Geology
Department, Pomona College, 185 E. Sixth Street Room 232,
Claremont, CA 91711. Web address: http://www.geology.pomona.edu;
refer questions to Dr. Eric Grosfils (e-mail: GeoFacSearch@pomona.edu;
909-621-8673). Review of completed applications will begin
March 24th, 2008 and will continue until the position is
filled. Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer, and
we especially invite applications from women and members of
under-represented groups. |
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History |
Pomona College seeks a
specialist in the history of the ancient world to teach two
courses during the year 2008-2009. The courses may be taught
in the fall semester or one course each semester. One course
will be a survey of the ancient Mediterranean world to
circa. 300 CE; the other course should be an upper-level
seminar or lecture course. The department is especially
interested in candidates who demonstrate breadth beyond
Greek and Roman history in the ancient world and an interest
in cross-cultural influences and interactions. The candidate
should have the Ph.D. in hand no later than August, 2008.
Interested applicants should send a letter outlining
research interests, teaching experience, and proposed
courses, together with a c.v. and two letters of reference,
to:
Professor Helena M. Wall
Chair, History Department
551 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Applications should be received by 20 April 2008. Pomona
College is an EEO employer and especially welcomes
applications from women and members of underrepresented
groups. |
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Psychology |
The Pomona College Department of
Psychology invites applications for a one-year position in
clinical psychology for academic year 2008-09. Candidates
will have a PhD from an APA-accredited program. Teaching
experience required. A scientist-practitioner with a
research program is preferred. Ability to supervise student
research, senior theses, and field placements is essential.
Area of specialization is open. Knowledge of gender, class,
and ethnic minority issues in mental health is desirable.
Teaching load is five courses and will include Introductory
Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, a seminar in Clinical
Psychology, and courses in area of specialization. Send a
dossier, including letter of application describing research
interests and teaching interests/philosophy, curriculum
vitae, teaching evaluations, graduate transcript, and three
letters of recommendation to Clinical Search Committee,
Department of Psychology, Pomona College, 647 N. College
Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer and
especially invites applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.
Pomona College is a highly selective, coeducational liberal
arts college located 35 miles east of Los Angeles.
Colleagues in the other four Claremont Colleges, and the
Claremont Graduate University, all on contiguous campuses,
provide the stimulation usually found in much larger
institutions. Teaching schedules are designed to allow time
for research. Classes are small, and a commitment to
learning and to professional excellence is expected of both
students and faculty.
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Post-Doctoral Positions |
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Two 2-year research/teaching
post-doctoral fellowships in chemistry, starting June/July
2008. These positions are designed for a person interested
in a career at a primarily undergraduate institution.
Applicants will become affiliated with one of the professors
listed below and conduct research in that professor’s
laboratory and teach in the introductory chemistry sequence
(general or organic). Faculty participating in this program
include Professors Crane (Biochemistry), Garza-López
(Physical-computational), Grieman (Physical-experimental),
Johal (Physical-experimental), Sazinsky (Biochemistry),
Selassie (Bioorganic), and Taylor (Analytical). Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the department web page
and contact professors to learn more about individual
research programs. To apply, send CV, a statement of career
goals, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two
letters of recommendation to Professor Roberto Garza-López,
Department of Chemistry, Pomona College, 645 North College
Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6338. www.chemistry.pomona.edu.
Review of completed applications will begin March 28, 2008.
Please note that this is an on-going program and individuals
are welcome to inquire about future openings. Pomona College
is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications
from women and members of underrepresented groups. |
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