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Posted: 13-Mar-26
Location: Claremont, California,
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: REQ-7989
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 Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Pomona College invites applications for a full-time three-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics. Candidates with a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or related fields are welcome to apply. Please note: the position is designated for three years, but the subsequent two years are contingent upon successful teaching evaluations in the first.
The teaching load is the equivalent of five semester-long undergraduate courses a year and includes the direction of senior-thesis research projects. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and research, and who are excited about mentoring and supervising undergraduate research. As part of our drive towards inclusive excellence in the classroom, the department seeks to create a supportive community for all students. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to and success in higher education.
Pomona College is a selective residential liberal arts college located in southern California. It is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven institutions with over forty active mathematicians. Fifty-five percent of our current cohort of first-year students (class of 2029) self-identify as domestic students of color, 15% international and 24% are first generation college students.
As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education--Required: Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026
Teaching Experience--Preferred: Demonstrable experience of effectively teaching college-level mathematics and / or statistics classes
TO APPLY: Please submit as one PDF (5mb): a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a description (for the non-specialist) of research plans and accomplishments, a statement of teaching philosophy, and an equity and inclusion statement (see Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement) to Workday. You will be able to request three or more letters of recommendation (at least one of which evaluates teaching).
Review of completed applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Additional information about this position is available here, https://www.mathjobs.org. Dossiers can be submitted to Workday from mathjobs.org.
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, 2029. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience. The salary range for this role is $77,000-$80,000.
REQUIREMENTS: The contract start date is 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. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
