Faculty Positions

Pomona College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science to begin on July 1, 2027. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to i) inclusive undergraduate teaching across all levels of our curriculum; ii) mentoring a diverse student body and fostering a supportive learning environment; iii) developing a strong, independent research program that involves undergraduates and leads to peer-reviewed publications; and iv) helping build community within our Department and the College.

We welcome applicants with broad intellectual interests from a wide range of subdisciplines, with a preference for candidates whose research and teaching interests complement those of the current faculty (Computer Science Department Website) or who can contribute to expanding the department's curricular range and scholarly interests. The teaching commitment is four courses per year over two semesters of instruction (2-2). CS faculty are expected to teach at least two required courses among our introductory (introduction to programming and computer science, mathematical foundations, and data structures) and/or core (algorithms, languages and theory of computation, and computer systems) sequences. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by their start date, usually July 1, 2027.

Our department values experience working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students through teaching, scholarship, or service. After graduation, recent CS majors have taken jobs in industry and national research labs and have pursued graduate programs at top research labs.

Pomona College, located in Southern California, is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also includes Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont Graduate University. Students can cross-register for courses at any of the colleges, which allows Pomona students to enjoy the advantages of personalized instruction and close faculty-student interaction combined with the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities. Pomona's Computer Science department currently has 10 full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty members, and there are over 30 CS faculty across the Claremont Colleges. In collaboration with the Claremont College Consortium, Pomona College offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for junior faculty, including the opportunity for entering faculty members to apply for a fully funded leave in their fourth year at the College.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three brief statements–one addressing the candidate’s teaching philosophy, one addressing the candidate’s scholarship, and one addressing the candidate’s ability to mentor a diverse student body, and three or more letters of reference, at least one of which evaluates the candidate's teaching. Please upload electronic copies of all materials to Academic Jobs Online #32241.

Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The salary for this position will range from $105,000 to $135,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. For further information, we can be reached via email at cssearch@pomona.edu.

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Cognitive Science to begin Fall 2027. We seek candidates in any area of specialization within Cognitive Science that helps to inform theory, methods, and/or modeling in cognition, with the goal of uniquely expanding upon the existing strengths of the current Cognitive Science faculty (Lise Abrams and Megan Zirnstein). The Cognitive Science major is diverse, interdisciplinary, and rapidly growing in student interest. Therefore, we are particularly eager to see applications from an equally diverse pool of candidates who are outstanding scholars, dedicated educators, and enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant, liberal arts community.

Candidates will provide evidence of a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, a productive record of research, and an ability to involve undergraduates in research and advise thesis projects. Professors are expected to maintain an active research program along with a teaching load of two courses per semester. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Cognitive Science as well as new courses at the intermediate and advanced levels within the candidate's area(s) of expertise, which will contribute to a core set of departmental classes for the Cognitive Science major. The major is truly interdisciplinary, allowing students to take not only Cognitive Science courses but also Linguistics courses within the department and courses in other departments such as Philosophy, Computer Science, and Music.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. by the start of the position, which is July 1, 2027. Please submit your application online at Academic Jobs Online #32240 and include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) three 1-2 page statements – one describing teaching philosophy and experience, one describing research including future directions, and one describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (see Preparing your Equity and Inclusion Statement), (d) summary of teaching evaluations, and (e) up to three samples of published work or research in progress. You must also provide three letters of recommendation: the application site will prompt you to enter your recommenders’ contact information.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026, and will continue until the two positions are filled. Pomona College offers robust compensation. The salary for this position will range from $105,000 to $130,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a highly selective liberal arts college attracting a diverse community of approximately 1700 students. It is part of the Claremont Consortium, which includes the five Claremont Colleges, the Claremont Graduate University, and the Keck Graduate Institute. For further information, please contact Dr. Lise Abrams, lise.abrams@pomona.edu, chair of the search committee.

Job Description: The Art History Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art History (1400–1800 CE), beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic community in which small class sizes and direct mentorship of students are encouraged. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. Applicants with expertise in European, Mediterranean, British, and Latin American art history are especially 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.

Essential Functions: The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

Qualifications:

Education--Required:

Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026
Advanced ABDs will be considered

Teaching Experience: Preferred either as instructor of record or years as a teaching assistant.

To Apply: Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes a Cover Letter, CV, 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 request contact information for three professional references. Upload your document to WORKDAY#REQ-8173.

Review of applications will begin on June 10th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Interim Chair of the Department of Art History, Victoria Sancho Lobis: vs.lobis@pomona.edu.

Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or 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, 2026 until June 30, 2027.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.

Requirements: Instruction begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Job Description: The Sociology Department at Pomona College in Claremont, CA invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professorship, beginning fall 2026. 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 visit our sociology department website.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), liberal arts colleges located in Southern California. Pomona College and the Sociology Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2029, 55% self-identify as domestic students of color, 15% international and 24% are first generation college students.

Essential Functions: The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

Qualifications:

Education - Required:

Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026

ABD considered

Teaching Experience--Preferred:

Demonstrable experience teaching

To Apply: Upload a single PDF document (up to 5mb) to Workday REQ# 7951-1 that includes: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) sample course syllabi; 5) a summary of student teaching evaluations, and 6) a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body. Letters of references can be solicited and submitted through Workday REQ# 7951-1.

For any questions, please contact Professor Hung Cam Thai at hung.thai@pomona.edu.

Review of completed applications will begin on April 15, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or 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, 2026 until June 30, 2027.The salary range for this for role is $78,000-$82,000.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.

Requirements: The start date is effective July 1, 2026, and instruction begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Job Description: The Environmental Analysis Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach and further develop the following courses: Introduction to Environmental Analysis; Environmental Science: Sciences that Resist the Eurocene (project-based, interdisciplinary); and, a GIS-focused course offered in collaboration with the EA Program and the Claremont Colleges community.

Pomona College is a selective liberal arts institution and a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Located in Los Angeles County, Pomona offers access to a wide range of natural and urban environments, including coastal ecosystems, deserts, mountains, and California sage scrub, as well as the Bernard Field Station, a 45‑acre ecological preserve adjacent to campus. The College provides strong support for experiential learning, community-engaged research, and innovative undergraduate teaching.

Essential Functions: We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar with expertise in environmental science and a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

Qualifications:

Education--Required:

Applicants should hold a doctorate (completed or in progress) in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field in hand by July 31, 2026; ABD welcome to apply.

Teaching Experience--Preferred:

Prior teaching experience is preferred, and we especially welcome candidates enthusiastic about working with a diverse undergraduate population and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

To Apply:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) to Workday#REQ8092 that includes: a cover letter in which you describe relevant teaching experience, CV, a research statement, and two reference letters (referees will be able to upload these after receiving notification).

Review of completed applications will begin on July 1, 2026.

Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or 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, 2026 until June 30, 2027. Salary Range: $73,000 - $81,000. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.

Requirements: Instruction begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.