Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis

Posted: 01-May-26

Location: Claremont, California,

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: REQ-8092

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 Environmental Analysis Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach and further develop the following courses: Introduction to Environmental Analysis; Environmental Science: Sciences that Resist the Eurocene (project-based, interdisciplinary); and, a GIS-focused course offered in collaboration with the EA Program and the Claremont Colleges community.

Pomona College is a selective liberal arts institution and a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Located in Los Angeles County, Pomona offers access to a wide range of natural and urban environments, including coastal ecosystems, deserts, mountains, and California sage scrub, as well as the Bernard Field Station, a 45–acre ecological preserve adjacent to campus. The College provides strong support for experiential learning, community-engaged research, and innovative undergraduate teaching.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar with expertise in environmental science and a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts setting. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education--Required:

Applicants should hold a doctorate (completed or in progress) in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field in hand by July 1, 2026; ABD welcome to apply.

Teaching Experience--Preferred:

Prior teaching experience is preferred, and we especially welcome candidates enthusiastic about working with a diverse undergraduate population and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

TO APPLY:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes: a cover letter in which you describe relevant teaching experience, CV, a research statement, and two reference letters (referees will be able to upload these after receiving notification).

Review of completed applications will begin on June 1, 2026.

Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or 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, 2026 until June 30, 2027. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.