Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

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 Art History Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art History (1400–1800 CE), beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic community in which small class sizes and direct mentorship of students are encouraged. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. Applicants with expertise in European, Mediterranean, British, and Latin American art history are especially welcome to apply. The position has a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. Ph.D. in Art History preferred, ABD applicants with prior teaching experience will be considered. For more information about the Department, please visit our Art History Website.

Pomona College and the Art History Department support equal access to higher education. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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:

Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026
Advanced ABDs will be considered

Teaching Experience:

Preferred either as instructor of record or years as a teaching assistant

TO APPLY:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes a Cover Letter, CV, a Teaching Statement that provides evidence of the ability to mentor a diverse student body, a sample syllabus, and a selection of teaching evaluations. Finally, we request contact information for three professional references. Upload your document to [WORKDAY REQUISITION NUMBER].

Review of applications will begin on June 10th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Interim Chair of the Department of Art History, Victoria Sancho Lobis: [email protected].

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.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.

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.

REQUIREMENTS: Instruction begins 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.