Pomona College, Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Position ID:
Pomona-Linguistics and Cognitive Science-AP [#30543, 5690]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Claremont, California 91711, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/10)
(posted 2025/09/10)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College invites applications for an Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. We are seeking candidates with expertise in phonetics, and we welcome candidates with additional expertise in other subfields of linguistics. Candidates will provide evidence of inclusive excellence in teaching, a productive record of research, and an ability to involve undergraduates in research. Candidates already at the rank of Assistant Professor are encouraged to apply. We are especially looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching/mentoring undergraduates and who are prepared to advise research projects for undergraduate students. The teaching load is two courses per semester, and professors are expected to maintain an active research program. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. by the start of the position, which is July 1, 2026. Please submit your application online and include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) three 1-2 page statements -- one describing teaching philosophy and experience, one describing research, and one describing a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body (see https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/how-to-prepare-a-diversity-statement.pdf), (d) summary of teaching evaluations, (e) up to three samples of published work or research in progress. You must also provide three letters of recommendation: the application site will prompt you to enter your recommenders’ contact information. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Dossiers should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Pomona College offers a robust compensation package. The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000. Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a selective liberal arts college attracting a diverse, national student body. It is part of the Claremont Consortium, which includes the five Claremont Colleges and the Claremont Graduate University. For further information, please contact Dr. Michael Diercks, chair of the search committee, at michael.diercks@pomona.edu.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Teaching Evaluations
- Diversity statement
- Three publications
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
185 E. 6th Street
206 Edmunds Building
Claremont, CA 91711
206 Edmunds Building
Claremont, CA 91711