Pitzer College, Office of the Dean of Faculty
Position ID:
Pitzer College-Office of the Dean of Faculty-VAPAS [#31970]
Position Title:
FULL TIME VISITING QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE POSITION IN AFRICANA STUDIES
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Claremont, California 91711, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/05/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/21, listed until 2026/05/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
PITZER COLLEGE FULL TIME VISITING QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE POSITION IN AFRICANA STUDIES The Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies at the Claremont Colleges invites applications for a ONE year visiting Assistant Professor who does research and teaches at the interface of Africana Studies and quantitative social science. Area is open but preference will be given to candidates whose area of scholarship concerns environmental justice, ecology, human institutions, sustainability, climate change, or adaptation and the like. The contractual institution is Pitzer College. We seek a scholar with an active research program of primarily quantitative behavioral research aimed at understanding individual and collective perceptions, decisions, and behaviors. We seek a colleague who will contribute to the department's mission of examining, through various academic disciplines, the knowledges, and experiences of people of African heritage worldwide. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts teaching and show evidence of a productive program of scholarly research. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively in an intercollegiate setting. The teaching load for this position is 5 courses annually and will include courses in the candidate's area of specialty, plus contributions to the schedule of Africana Studies core courses in the major. These are: Introduction to Africana Studies, Research Methods in Africana Studies, and/or Senior Seminar. A Ph.D. or ABD status should be expected by the time the successful candidate starts at Pitzer. PhD. Discipline is open but preference may be given to candidates with degrees, certifications or experience teaching in Africana Studies or related fields. The successful candidate will have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented students. Pitzer College welcomes candidates who can contribute to the College’s mission and distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chican@/Latin@ Studies, and/or the Intercollegiate Feminist Center for Teaching, Research, and Engagement. Collaborations with the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, the Institute for Global-Local Action and Study, the Community Engagement Center, and the CASA Pitzer program are encouraged. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research, and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, candidates should include a separate statement that addresses how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background has the potential to contribute to the College’s mission, distinctive educational objectives, and core values. Compensation: $71,513 The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more. Questions may be directed to faculty_jobs@pitzer.edu. Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31970 by May 15, 2026: Please note, for submission purposes, that the Academic Jobs Online site is on Eastern Standard Time. Application Materials Required: • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • Selected evidence of excellence in Teaching • Selected evidence of excellence in Research • Teaching statement • Research statement • Three reference letters • Statement of potential contributions to Pitzer College’s mission, educational objectives, and core values and anything else requested in the position description. Further Info: https://www.pitzer.edu/dean-of-faculty/ Faculty JobsApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Selected Evidence of Excellence in Teaching
- Selected Evidence of Excellence in Research
- Statement of potential contributions to Pitzer College’s mission, educational objectives, and core values
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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