Lecturer in International Relations

Pomona College • Claremont, CA

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About The Position

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges. JOB DESCRIPTION: The International Relations Program at Pomona College invites applications for a temporary, part-time Lecturer in international political economy for academic year, 2026-2027. The position has a teaching load of one course in Fall 2026. The course will be International Economic Relations, an international political economy course broadly conceived that does not require macroeconomics or microeconomics prerequisites. 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. or ABD Teaching Experience--Preferred: Demonstrable experience teaching as a graduate teaching assistant or instructor of record. TO APPLY: Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes: a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. Syllabi are also welcome but must be included in the single PDF file. Review of completed applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please note: 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, August 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience. Compensation will be paid in equal monthly installments between August and December. The salary for this role is $9,800 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: For the fall semester, the contract start date is August 1 with instruction beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, lecturers are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start. 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or ABD
• 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, August 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026.
• contract start date is August 1 with instruction beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026.
• lecturers are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience teaching as a graduate teaching assistant or instructor of record.

Responsibilities

• 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
• prepare for their classes
• attend the New Faculty Orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees