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.

The Department of Politics at Pomona College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in American Politics beginning Fall 2027. We are seeking candidates with expertise in Race and Ethnic Politics (REP) with a preference for candidates whose research and teaching interests complement those of the current faculty or who can contribute to expanding the curriculum. The successful candidate will regularly teach Introduction to American Politics and additional courses of their own design in their fields of expertise. We are especially looking for candidates who wish to advise and mentor undergraduates and whose teaching demonstrates commitment to inclusive excellence. The teaching load is two courses per semester, and professors are expected to maintain an active research program as well as participate in department and faculty governance.

Please submit your application online to Academic Jobs Online #32247 and include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) two, 1-2 page statements - one describing teaching philosophy and experience with inclusive pedagogy and one describing research, (d) teaching evaluations, (e) two sample syllabi, and (f) and one writing sample 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.

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 is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of approximately 8,000 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 College is in Claremont, which is located east of Los Angeles and is accessible to the region’s major cities.

Qualifications: PhD in Political Science. Advanced doctoral students will also be considered.

Application procedures: Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be given full consideration. Pomona College offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000; compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Tenure-track faculty also receive a full year pre-tenure paid sabbatical.

Please contact the department chair, Professor Tom Le, tom.le@pomona.edu (tel. (909) 607-8202), with any questions you may have.

The Departments of Psychological Science and Neuroscience seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and the ability to establish an active research program that involves undergraduates. The position (75% appointment in Psychological Science and 25% appointment in Neuroscience) will begin in July 2027.

The candidate is expected to teach two courses per semester, in addition to supervising senior theses. Courses may include introductory psychology and/or human neuroscience, as well as courses (elective, lab, or seminar) in the candidate’s area of research expertise. The successful candidate will have a productive research program examining the neural and/or physiological mechanisms of psychological phenomena.

Pomona College is a selective liberal arts college, known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, and close relationships between students and faculty. The College has a generous pre-tenure sabbatical and offers internal support for faculty research, as well as professional development opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers. The Departments of Psychological Science and Neuroscience are strongly committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Please submit a dossier including (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy and experience; one addressing scholarship, including future directions; and one addressing the candidate’s ability to mentor a diverse student body, (d) up to three representative reprints or pre-prints, and (e) three letters of recommendation. Candidates are welcome but not required to submit teaching evaluations (comprehensive information rather than selected comments are preferred).

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. All dossiers will be submitted to Academic Jobs Online #32248. Questions should be referred to Professor Sara Masland (Sara.Masland@pomona.edu).

Pomona College offers a robust compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $105,000-130,000. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The Department of Sociology at Pomona College invites applications for an Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach sociology electives currently not offered by the Claremont Colleges. Candidates are expected to rotate into teaching introduction to sociology and/or the senior seminar. We also welcome candidates who can teach qualitative research methods and/or classical sociological theory. The teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in teaching. For more information about the department, please visit our sociology department website.

Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont Graduate University, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), private, liberal arts colleges located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. 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. 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.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in sociology by the start of the position, which is July 1, 2027. Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidate's ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample. Please also provide three letters of recommendation: the application site will prompt you to enter your recommenders’ contact information.

Complete applications will be reviewed beginning September 9, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Dossiers should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online #32242.

Pomona College offers robust compensation. The salary for this position will range from $105,000 to $125,000 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, please contact Hung Cam Thai, hung.thai@pomona.edu, chair of the search committee.

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.