Faculty Positions

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.

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.

The Biology Department at Pomona College is seeking applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Biology beginning fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach an upper-level elective course with lab in the fall semester and an Introductory Cell Biology course with lab in the spring semester, and another course to be determined. The department can provide support for faculty members’ pursuit of independent research, especially if that research is in collaboration with undergraduate students at Pomona College and the Claremont Colleges.

Pomona College and the Biology Department support equal access to higher education. Pomona College, founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. 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.

Candidates should submit a dossier (one pdf 5MB) including: 1) a cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy including descriptions of courses taught, and 4) a statement providing examples of inclusive teaching and undergraduate student mentoring. We also request that you provide the names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses of two recommenders. Completed applications that are submitted by June 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. 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.

Review of complete applications will begin on June 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be referred to Prof. E.J. Crane, BIOSearch@pomona.edu. Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain a faculty which mirrors the rich diversity and backgrounds seen in our student body, as well as those with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students.

The salary for this position begins at $75,000 and is commensurate with degree status, time in rank, and teaching experience. Please apply via: Biology WorkDayJobs Req. 7268.