Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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 Philosophy Department at Pomona College invites applications for a temporary, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. AOS: Ancient Philosophy. AOC: Open.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will have the 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:

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

Preferred: Demonstrable teaching experience, facilitating discussions, and inclusive excellence pedagogy

TO APPLY:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes a letter if application, CV, a teaching statement, describing a demonstrated ability to teach a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement), and graduate transcripts. You will also be asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Workday. Review of completed applications will begin on March 15, 2026.

The salary range for this position is $73,000-$76,000. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience. Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or moving expenses. You must show proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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: The start date is effective July 1, 2026, with instruction beginning on Monday, August 31. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before fall classes start. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, departmental 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.