One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor of History (Colonial Latin America)
About The Position
The History Department at Pomona College invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Latin American History (Before Independence/Colonial). While the job description mentions a two-year position, the contract duration specified is from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027. The position 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. Pomona College is a premier liberal arts college located near Los Angeles, California, known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and student research and leadership opportunities. It is a member of The Claremont Colleges. 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. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026 (PhD. Candidates are welcome to apply (ABD))
- 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
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 five courses for the academic year
- Teach the colonial Latin America history survey each fall
- Teach a pro-seminar and other classes on Latin American history before 1800
- Teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds—utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity
- Prepare for classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation
Benefits
- Excellent benefits and perks
- Work in a diverse environment of equal opportunity, intellectual development and personal growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
