Pomona College, Psychology
Position ID:
Pomona-Psychology-AP [#32248]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Psychological Science & Neuroscience
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Claremont, California 91711, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2026/10/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/07/01, updated 2026/06/24, listed until 2026/12/24)
Position Description:
Position Description
Pomona College Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Psychological Science and Neuroscience. The Departments of Psychological Science and Neuroscience seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and the ability to establish an active research program that involves undergraduates. The position (75% appointment in Psychological Science and 25% appointment in Neuroscience) will begin in July 2027. The candidate is expected to teach two courses per semester, in addition to supervising senior theses. Courses may include introductory psychology and/or human neuroscience, as well as courses (elective, lab, or seminar) in the candidate’s area of research expertise. The successful candidate will have a productive research program examining the neural and/or physiological mechanisms of psychological phenomena. Pomona College is a selective liberal arts college, known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, and close relationships between students and faculty. The College has a generous pre-tenure sabbatical and offers internal support for faculty research, as well as professional development opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers. The Departments of Psychological Science and Neuroscience are strongly committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Please submit a dossier including (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy and experience; one addressing scholarship, including future directions; and one addressing the candidate’s ability to mentor a diverse student body, (d) up to three representative reprints or pre-prints, and (e) three letters of recommendation. Candidates are welcome but not required to submit teaching evaluations (comprehensive information rather than selected comments are preferred). Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. All dossiers will be submitted to Academic Jobs Online [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32248; job #32248]. Questions should be referred to Professor Sara Masland (Sara.Masland@pomona.edu). Pomona College offers a robust compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$130,000.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Mentoring Statement
- Three Representative Publications, Pre-prints, or Reprints
- Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
909-607-3757
647 N. College Way
Lincoln 2128 - Psychology
Claremont, CA 91711
Lincoln 2128 - Psychology
Claremont, CA 91711