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Â鶹ӰÊÓ invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2025. Candidates with expertise in any area of physical chemistry (broadly defined) are encouraged to apply.

The teaching commitment is four courses per year over two semesters of instruction. The successful candidate will teach a course in their area of specialty, as well as other courses related to the department’s foundational physical chemistry curriculum. Successful candidates will have demonstrated commitments to teaching undergraduates and will be expected to develop a strong independent research program that includes all levels of undergraduate research activities. Both a Ph.D. as well as postdoctoral or equivalent relevant postgraduate research experience are required.

The Department of Chemistry recognizes the persistent barriers to access for women and peoples historically excluded in our field based on ethnicity or race. We seek to disrupt this cycle by considering candidates from traditionally marginalized identities and, when hired, providing each with the resources to flourish. Â鶹ӰÊÓ is committed to increasing excellence through diversity and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will be reviewed in an equitable manner.

Application materials should include:

• A cover letter that addresses your interest in the liberal arts, small residential colleges, and Â鶹ӰÊÓ in particular, and how you envision your research and teaching interests can contribute to the department and College.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A statement about your intended research program, including which area of physical chemistry your program would engage and how you would involve undergraduates in research (typically 2-3 pages).
• A statement about your teaching philosophy: describe principles, practices, or experiences that inform the way you foster an inclusive classroom where all students are encouraged to participate (typically 1-2 pages).
• A explaining how you would mentor a diverse student body.
• Names and contact information for 3 references. At least one reference should specifically be able to address teaching or mentoring.
• Academic transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions.

Visit the Chemistry Faculty Search page for additional information about the application process. Please upload electronic copies of these documents no later than September 15, 2024 to . Complete applications received by September 15, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Pomona is a highly selective private liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1600 students, all undergraduates, and a student/faculty ratio of eight to one. Recognized as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, Pomona offers instruction in all major fields of the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and is strongly committed to the value of a residential educational community. Pomona is the founding member of the Claremont colleges, a unique collection of five small undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. Students of The Claremont Colleges can cross-register for courses at any of the colleges and have access to a shared library system containing over 2 million volumes. Pomona students thus enjoy the advantages of personalized instruction and close faculty-student interaction in a small liberal arts college setting, combined with the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities.

The Department of Biology at Â鶹ӰÊÓ invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology beginning Fall 2025. Applicants should have a doctorate in biology or a closely related field. Additional qualifications include previous teaching experience with a strong interest in teaching undergraduates, a desire to mentor underrepresented populations, postdoctoral experience, and the ability to develop a robust research program that involves undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will offer an upper-level course in Developmental Biology with laboratory, and teach one of the introductory courses with laboratory. Additional courses may include advanced classes in the candidate's area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses over two semesters.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a coeducational liberal arts college located in southern California and within commuting distance of Los Angeles. Pomona offers strong support for faculty research and teaching, including state of the art research facilities (microscopy suite, animal care, greenhouse, molecular genetics suite, Bernard Field Station), a year-long pre-tenure research leave, and faculty development programming.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ supports equal access to higher education, offering a need-blind, no-loan admissions policy. This achievement is reflected in our diverse and outstanding student body of 1700 students, of whom 55% identify as domestic students of color, 15% as international, and 18% as first generation college students. We seek candidates who have the ability and desire to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds, utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and promote academic equity.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter that addresses your interest in liberal arts education, small residential colleges, Â鶹ӰÊÓ in particular, and how your research and teaching interests will contribute to the department and college.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement about your intended research program, including how you will involve undergraduates in your research (typically 2-3 pages).
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including any relevant experience and thoughtful reflection on your pedagogical practices (typically 1-2 pages).
• A statement addressing experience in teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse student body.
• Graduate school transcript(s).
• Names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses of 2-3 recommenders.

Please upload all documents to

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be referred to Prof. Sara Olson, Chair of the Search Committee.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ 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. Â鶹ӰÊÓ offers a robust benefits package and compensation is commensurate with rank and teaching experience.

Salary range: $90,000-$105,000

The English Department at Â鶹ӰÊÓ invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to begin Fall 2025. At a moment when the department is in conversation about diversifying the major as well as building on its current strengths, we seek a colleague whose research focuses on Asian American literature writ large (East, West, South, and/or Southeast Asian circulations), and we are open to various areas of expertise. Transnational, hemispheric, and/or comparative approaches welcome. Areas of interest may include but are not limited to: decolonial solidarity frameworks, critical refugee studies, migration and political economy, gender and sexuality, memory, performance, aesthetics, global Asias, inter-archipelagic connections, and considerations of the more-than-human. We seek to attract, develop, and retain faculty that contribute to the cultural, linguistic, experiential, and diverse curricular offerings.

The teaching load at Â鶹ӰÊÓ is two courses per semester. Faculty are expected to teach across all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and are eligible for generous teaching and research grants. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment. Initial application includes: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) graduate transcripts, (d) three brief, 1-page statements – one addressing teaching philosophy and experience, one addressing scholarship and future research directions, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (e) three letters of recommendations. Please apply through . Review of applications begins October 15, 2024.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ is a highly selective private liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1750 students, all undergraduates, and a student-faculty ratio of eight to one. The College and the Department support equal access to higher education and value working in a richly diverse environment. 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. Compensation for this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, with a range from $90,000-$105,000.

Pomona is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a unique constellation of five small undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions located in beautiful Southern California. Students of the Claremont Colleges can cross-register for courses at any of the colleges and have access to a shared library system containing over 2 million volumes. Pomona students thus enjoy the advantages of personalized instruction and close faculty-student interaction in a small liberal arts college setting, combined with the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities.

The Department of Neuroscience seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to establish an active research program that involves undergraduates.

Teaching responsibilities include an introductory and an advanced computational neuroscience course, each incorporating a computer laboratory. Also expected are supervision of senior theses and other undergraduate research projects.

The Department of Neuroscience supports equal access to higher education, and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Please send a dossier, including (a) your letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) transcripts, (d) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a , and (e) three letters of recommendation. Total compensation includes a robust benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $95,000-$110,000.

Please upload electronic copies of all materials to

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ is a highly selective liberal arts college. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. Â鶹ӰÊÓ, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with the Claremont University Consortium (CUC), Â鶹ӰÊÓ offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.

The Â鶹ӰÊÓ Department of Music invites applications for an Assistant Professor in music composition, beginning July 1, 2025. Priority will be given to applications that exhibit a broad and inclusive vision of music composition in a liberal arts college setting. Musical stylistic and theoretical areas of expertise are open.

We seek a composer who shares and models the department’s philosophy that scholarship and music-making are equally valued parts of an undergraduate liberal-arts college music curriculum, and whose own activity as a performer informs and is integrated with their creative process. We further seek a colleague who can creatively engage majors and non-majors, work with a highly collaborative music faculty, and stimulate a robust interest in music among Â鶹ӰÊÓ’s diverse community.

The 4-course teaching load could include offerings of composition, music theory, and/or electronic music; other course offerings may be based on candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Faculty across the college contribute to liberal arts advising, independent studies and projects, and the college’s 1^st-year writing seminar (ID 1).

Review of applications will begin on October 11. D.M.A. or Ph.D. is preferred, or equivalent experience. Please submit the following to ) : a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement indicating plans for professional work; statement regarding your approach to teaching in a liberal-arts setting; inclusivity statement; graduate transcripts; links to three examples of previous work such as recordings or performances with accompanying scores; and three letters of recommendation.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ is committed to excellence through diversity and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The successful candidate will have experience teaching, advising, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented students.

A member of the Claremont Colleges, Â鶹ӰÊÓ is a highly selective, coeducational liberal-arts college located in southern California. The music department has nine full-time faculty members and over thirty part-time applied music and ensemble instructors, and serves both majors and non-majors. Compensation for this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, with a salary range from $90,000-$105,000.

The Department of Religious Studies at Â鶹ӰÊÓ invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Islamic Studies. The successful candidate will teach a regular slate of courses on subjects such as Islamic text, philosophy, mysticism, practice, culture, or law; will be able to contextualize the study of Islam within the field of Religious Studies understood broadly; and will have expertise in Islam in Asia or Africa. In addition, the candidate might suggest courses that could be cross-listed in other departments; inter-disciplinary interests could include gender/women/sexuality, the environment, linguistics, material culture and artistic expression, scientific thought, political movements, economics, etc.

Pomona is a selective liberal arts college that offers need-blind admissions and values access to higher education through its no-loan financial aid policy. Our achievement is reflected in our diverse and outstanding student body of approximately 1,700 students, over 55% of whom identify as a person of color. We seek to attract, develop, and retain faculty who contribute to the cultural, linguistic, experiential, and ideological diversity of our campus community. Â鶹ӰÊÓ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Faculty at Pomona teach two courses a semester and are expected to develop and maintain a research program and a strong service profile. The College offers many forms of support for scholarship, including a full-year, pre-tenure research leave. Compensation for this position includes a benefits package and a salary commensurate with teaching experience, field, and years in rank, which ranges from $90,000-$125,000.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by Oct. 15. Please submit to : a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement addressing your demonstrated knowledge of inclusive pedagogy and ability to teach and mentor a , a writing sample, sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation.

The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures at Â鶹ӰÊÓ (Claremont, CA) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Japanese at the rank of Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor.

Anticipated start date: July 1, 2025

Application deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024

Position description: The teaching commitment is four courses per academic year, including three language courses and a course taught in English on Japanese linguistics or modern/contemporary Japanese culture and society (in the candidate’s area of specialization).

Required Qualifications:

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.
• Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment in an area related to modern/contemporary Japan/Japanese, i.e. Japanese linguistics, culture, media, literature, etc.
• A minimum of two years of teaching Japanese language courses beyond the Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in (or willingness to engage in) coordinating Japanese language programs, creating new courses, defining and assessing learning outcomes, curriculum design, and textbook evaluation.
• Evidence of mentoring undergraduate students from diverse academic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to teaching and supervising undergraduate research activities at all levels.

Application requirements:

• CV
• Transcripts from graduate school if applying for Assistant level
• Cover letter
• Research statement
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Statement of past contributions to and future plans for advancing diversity and inclusive excellence.
• Teaching evaluations
• Reference letters from a minimum of three individuals

Please upload your application materials to .

Any questions?

Please address queries to the search committee chair, Kyoko Kurita kyoko.kurita@pomona.edu Priority will be given to applications received by October 7, 2024, at which time review of applicant files will begin; applications may be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation for this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience. For advanced assistants, the salary range is $95,000-$130,000; associate, $115,000-$130,000.

About the Department of ALL:

The Department comprises Chinese and Japanese Sections and offers language instruction up to the fourth-year level, as well as courses on linguistics, literature and culture. A diverse body of students from the five colleges in the Claremont Consortium enroll in our courses. Please visit the Asian Languages and Literatures Department site for more information.

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Â鶹ӰÊÓ is a highly selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1700 students, all undergraduates. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We value candidates who have experience working with students from varying backgrounds and who are able to demonstrate a commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ is located in southern California, within commuting distance of Los Angeles and is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of approximately 9,000 students. As a result, Pomona students enjoy both the personalized instruction and close faculty-student interactions afforded by a small liberal arts college as well as the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities. In collaboration with the Claremont Colleges Consortium, Â鶹ӰÊÓ offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty including the opportunity for entering assistant professors to apply for a fully funded leave in their fourth year at the College.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and an Open-Rank (assistant, associate, or full) Professor of Computer Science, to begin on July 1, 2025. We seek a computer scientist with a strong commitment to inclusive undergraduate teaching across all levels of the curriculum, mentoring a diverse student body, and developing a strong independent research program that involves undergraduates. We welcome applicants with broad intellectual interests from a wide range of subdisciplines, with a preference for candidates whose research and teaching interests are in theory, systems, programming languages, or other areas that complement those of the current faculty. The teaching commitment is four courses per year over two semesters of instruction. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date.

Our department values candidates who have experience working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and who can demonstrate a commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students through their teaching, scholarship, or service. After graduation, recent CS majors have taken jobs in industry and gone on to graduate programs at top research institutions.

Â鶹ӰÊÓ, located in Southern California, is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, which also includes Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont Graduate University. Students of the Claremont Colleges can cross-register for courses at any of the colleges. Pomona students thus enjoy the advantages of personalized instruction and close faculty-student interaction in a small liberal arts college setting, combined with the intellectual and extracurricular resources typically found at much larger universities. Pomona's Computer Science department has 8 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty, and we are hoping to grow to 12 over the next five years. There are over 25 CS faculty across the Claremont colleges. In collaboration with the Claremont College Consortium, Â鶹ӰÊÓ offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for junior faculty including the opportunity for entering faculty members to apply for a fully-funded leave in their fourth year at the College.

A complete application includes a cover letter; a detailed curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; three brief statements - one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing the ability to mentor a diverse student body; and three or more letters of reference, at least one of which evaluates the candidate's teaching.

Please upload electronic copies of all materials to .

Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with rank and teaching experience, starting at $100,000. For further information, we can be reached via email at cssearch@pomona.edu.