Temporary Faculty Positions
One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
The Biology Department at Pomona College is seeking applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Biology beginning fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach an upper-level elective course with lab in the fall semester and an Introductory Cell Biology course with lab in the spring semester, and another course to be determined. The department can provide support for faculty members’ pursuit of independent research, especially if that research is in collaboration with undergraduate students at Pomona College and the Claremont Colleges.
Pomona College and the Biology Department support equal access to higher education. Pomona College, founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. 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.
Candidates should submit a dossier (one pdf 5MB) including: 1) a cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy including descriptions of courses taught, and 4) a statement providing examples of inclusive teaching and undergraduate student mentoring. We also request that you provide the names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses of two recommenders. Completed applications that are submitted by June 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. This position is not eligible for travel and moving expenses. 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, 2025 until June 30, 2026.
Review of complete applications will begin on June 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be referred to Prof. E.J. Crane, [email protected]. Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain a faculty which mirrors the rich diversity and backgrounds seen in our student body, as well as those with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students.
The salary for this position begins at $75,000 and is commensurate with degree status, time in rank, and teaching experience. Please apply via: Biology WorkDayJobs Req. 7268.