One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor of History (Colonial Latin America)

Pomona College • Claremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The History Department at Pomona College invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Latin American History (Before Independence/Colonial). The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach the colonial Latin America history survey each fall, a pro-seminar and other classes on Latin American history before 1800.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026.
• Candidates are welcome to apply (ABD).
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds.
• Utilize pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.
• Provide 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.
• Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

Responsibilities

• Teach the colonial Latin America history survey each fall.
• Teach a pro-seminar and other classes on Latin American history before 1800.
• Prepare for classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation.
• This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $73,000-$78,000.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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