Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Pomona College • Claremont, CA

8d • $78,000 - $82,000

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 Sociology Department at Pomona College in Claremont, CA invites applications for a three-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professorship, beginning fall 2026. The position has a teaching load of five courses for the year: three core courses and two electives. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach electives currently not offered by the Claremont Colleges as well as multiple sections of introduction to sociology. PhD in hand preferred, ABD will be considered. For more information about the department, please visit our website. Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), liberal arts colleges located in Southern California. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026
• ABD considered
• 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
• Upload a single PDF document (up to 5mb) that includes: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) sample course syllabi; 5) a summary of student teaching evaluations, and 6) a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body.
• Letters of references can be solicited and submitted through Workday.
• 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, July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2029.
• The start date is effective July 1, 2026, with instruction beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester.
• After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience teaching
• Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach electives currently not offered by the Claremont Colleges as well as multiple sections of introduction to sociology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree