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 Chemistry Department at Pomona College invites applications for a temporary, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry or organic chemistry. Research facilities are available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgroundsâ”utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026

Preferred: Demonstrable experience teaching lecture courses with laboratory

TO APPLY:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and career goals, a statement describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (

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About POM Pomona College

The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.

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