Position Description

The Department of Sociology at Pomona College invites applications for an Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach sociology electives currently not offered by the Claremont Colleges. Candidates are expected to rotate into teaching introduction to sociology and/or the senior seminar. We also welcome candidates who can teach qualitative research methods and/or classical sociological theory.  The teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in teaching. For more information about the department, please visit our website.

 Pomona College is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont Graduate University, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps), private, liberal arts colleges located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Pomona College and the Sociology Department support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2029, 55% self-identify as domestic students of color, 15% international and 24% are first generation college students. 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.

 Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in sociology by the start of the position, which is July 1, 2027. Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidate's ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample. Please also provide three letters of recommendation: the application site will prompt you to enter your recommenders’ contact information.

Complete applications will be reviewed beginning September 9, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Dossiers should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online #32242.

Pomona College offers robust compensation. The salary for this position will range from $105,000 to $125,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. For further information, please contact Hung Cam Thai, chair of the search committee.

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.