Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis

Pomona College seeks a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Environmental Science for a one-year, full-time position. The role involves teaching five courses, including Introduction to Environmental Analysis and a GIS-focused course, while promoting inclusive pedagogy. Candidates should have a doctorate or be ABD in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to diverse student mentorship. The position is based in Claremont, CA, with instruction starting in fall 2026.
About the position

The Environmental Analysis Department at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will teach and further develop the following courses: Introduction to Environmental Analysis; Environmental Science: Sciences that Resist the Eurocene (project-based, interdisciplinary); and, a GIS-focused course offered in collaboration with the EA Program and the Claremont Colleges community. Pomona College is a selective liberal arts institution and a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Located in Los Angeles County, Pomona offers access to a wide range of natural and urban environments, including coastal ecosystems, deserts, mountains, and California sage scrub, as well as the Bernard Field Station, a 45‑acre ecological preserve adjacent to campus. The College provides strong support for experiential learning, community-engaged research, and innovative undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach Introduction to Environmental AnalysisTeach Environmental Science: Sciences that Resist the Eurocene (project-based, interdisciplinary)Teach a GIS-focused course offered in collaboration with the EA Program and the Claremont Colleges communityFurther develop the listed coursesPrepare for classesAttend the New Faculty OrientationRequirements

Doctorate (completed or in progress) in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field by July 1, 2026; ABD welcome to apply.Demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds.Utilize pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and promote academic equity.Provide proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027.Instruction begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester.Ability to perform essential job functions without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.Nice-to-haves

Prior teaching experience is preferred.Enthusiasm for working with a diverse undergraduate population.Enthusiasm for contributing to an inclusive learning environment.Benefits

Excellent benefits and perksDiverse environment of equal opportunity, intellectual development and personal growth