Faculty Positions

Pomona College seeks applications for an Open-Rank (assistant, associate, or full) Professor of Computer Science, to begin on July 1, 2024. All subfields of computer science will be considered, with preference for candidates whose research and teaching interests complement those of the current faculty. Candidates should have a broad background in computer science, be excellent teachers, have an active research program, and be excited about directing undergraduate research. The teaching load is two courses a semester for the two semesters a year. Faculty are expected to teach across all levels of the curriculum. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1,750 students, all undergraduates. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We value candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who are able to demonstrate a commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students through their teaching, scholarship, or service.

Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also includes Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 8,500 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 Computer Science department has 8 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty, and we are hoping to grow to 12 over the next five years. There are over 25 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 teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship and one addressing 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: AcademicJobsOnline.

The salary for this position will range from $100-120K and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Pomona College also offers a competitive benefits package.

Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, we can be reached via email at cssearch@kamefuku1990.com.

Pomona College seeks applications for a two-year visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science, to begin on July 1, 2024. The teaching load is the equivalent of five semester-long courses a year. Faculty are expected to teach across all levels of the curriculum. Candidates with a Ph.D. in computer science or related fields or at the later stage of Ph.D. study are welcome to apply. The annual salary for this role is between $80,000 and $88,000 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: field of expertise, professorial rank, education completion, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1750 students, all undergraduates. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We value candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who are able to demonstrate a commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students through their teaching, scholarship, or service.

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 9,000 students. Pomona's Computer Science department has 8 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and there are over 25 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 should include a cover letter; a detailed curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; and at least one letter of reference which evaluates the candidate's teaching. In the cover letter, be sure to discuss teaching philosophy and demonstrated ability to teach a diverse student body. Please submit your application via email at cssearch@kamefuku1990.com.

All employees must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

The Chemistry Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of inorganic chemistry, beginning Fall 2024. The position has a teaching load of five courses per year and the successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in inorganic chemistry, with contributions to the organic chemistry curriculum. Research facilities are available. A Ph.D. in chemistry 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, upload as one PDF file (5MB): a CV, 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 to WorkDayJobs. Please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Chuck Taylor (ctaylor@kamefuku1990.com), Department of Chemistry, Pomona College, 645 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6338. Complete applications received by February 26, 2024 will receive full consideration. 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 - $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.

Please apply via: Chemistry WorkDayJobs

The Music Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in music composition, beginning Fall 2024. The five-course teaching load will include an introductory and an advanced Electronic Music Studio course and a course addressing music composed after 1900. Other course offerings will be based on the candidate’s interests and departmental needs. Stylistic and theoretical areas of musical expertise are open. Teaching of these courses should reflect an inclusive vision of music composition and connect with contemporary developments and emerging technologies in electronic music.

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 Music Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students matriculated for this academic year, 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, upload as one PDF file (5MB): 1) a letter of application; 2) graduate transcripts; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) three letters of recommendation; 5) a statement regarding your approach to teaching music in a liberal-arts setting; 6) a statement of plans for professional work; 7) links to three examples of previous work such as recordings, performances, and/or scores; and 8) a statement addressing your demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (Writing the Inclusive Excellence Statement) to WorkDayJobs (Music). Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024; all applications received by that date will receive full consideration. Please have referees/recommenders send their letters via email (subject line: Applicant’s Name) directly to Dr. Joti Rockwell, Chair, Department of Music. 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 $69,600 - $76,600 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.

Please apply via: WorkDayJobs (Visiting Assistant Professor of Music).

The History Department at Pomona College invites applications for a two-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Medieval and Early Modern Chinese and Japanese History, beginning Fall 2024. Priority will be given to historians with expertise on Japan before the Meiji era. The candidate should have Ph.D. in hand or advanced Ph.D. candidacy in History, with a research specialty in China or Japan before 1870. The successful candidate will teach five courses each year, including a survey history course on East Asian history that covers at least China and Japan. They will also be expected to teach research seminars that focus on chosen themes, such as gender, migration, labor, environment, science and technology, food, revolution, intellectual history, etc.

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 History Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students matriculated for this academic year, 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, upload as one PDF file (5MB): a CV, statement of teaching philosophy and research, a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement) to WorkDayJobs (History), and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Angelina Chin, Department of History, Pomona College, 550 N. Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6338. Complete applications received by March 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. 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 $65,500-$73,00 annually.

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.

Please apply via WorkDayJobs (Visiting Assistant Professor of Medieval and Early Modern East Asia).