The Claremont Colleges is a unique consortium of seven distinguished academic institutions, five undergraduate and two graduate institutions. Collectively, The Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of approximately 7,500 students. Each institution is autonomous, with its own students, faculty, administration, academic specialties, and educational philosophy. The Colleges have a common library and share several other major facilities; the campuses are adjoining. The common resources provide students and faculty of the small individual institutions with the resources and advantages of a mid-size university. Claremont is located 35 miles from Los Angeles. The following positions are currently available. Unless otherwise specified, all positions require a Ph.D. in hand or near completion. Inquiries about other requirements should be addressed to the contact person for the position in the listed websites.

The Claremont Colleges are Equal Opportunity Employers. Women and individuals from racial, ethnic minority, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Claremont Graduate University

CGU is like no other graduate-level university in the nation. Founded in 1925, CGU is an independent institution devoted entirely to graduate study. Faculty openings are posted at: https://www.cgu.edu/employment-opportunities/faculty-jobs/

Claremont McKenna College

Government: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Government, specialization in International Relations with a focus on international security. Capacity to teach courses in international politics, international security, and U.S. foreign policy. Contact Professor Lisa Koch: lkoch@cmc.edu.

Government: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Government, specialization in Public Policy (e.g., education policy, housing policy, science and technology policy, health policy, immigration policy, or infrastructure policy). Capacity to teach courses in public policy. Contact Professor Shanna Rose: srose@cmc.edu.

History: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of History, specialization in Modern China. Capacity to teach surveys and topical seminars in Chinese History and East Asian History. Contact Professor Tamara Venit-Shelton: tvenit@cmc.edu.

Integrated Sciences: Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Integrated Sciences, with a specialization in biology (e.g., cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, genomics, ecology, and evolution). Capacity to develop and teach a foundational biology curriculum. Contact Professor Shaun Lee: swlee@cmc.edu.

Kravis Leadership Institute: Director, Tenured Full or advanced Associate Professor, open field (including but not limited to, economics, political science, psychology, organizational behavior and management, education, law, history, philosophy, ethics, public policy, and international relations). Capacity to provide intellectual and strategic leadership of the Institute and teach courses related to leadership. Contact Dean Heather Antecol: hantecol@cmc.edu.

Mathematical Sciences: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mathematics, specialization in Applied Mathematics. Capacity to teach a broad range of lower- and upper-level courses. Contact Professor Helen Wong: hwong@cmc.edu.

Harvey Mudd College

Artificial Intelligence: Endowed professorship in artificial intelligence. Details available at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32411

Additional positions posted at https://www.hmc.edu/dean-of-faculty/available-faculty-positions/

Keck Graduate Institute

To learn about what makes KGI remarkable and for current career opportunities, please visit the employment section on our website: https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/KGI_Careers

Pitzer College

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Tenure-track). The Psychology Field Group at Pitzer College is recruiting a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology: Developmental Psychology. Desirable areas of specialization include Cognitive Development or Education. A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant discipline is required. Candidates must be well prepared to offer courses in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. We expect a capability and commitment to teach research methods (quantitative) and a specialized research course (quantitative and/or qualitative). https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32120

Assistant Professor of Art, Photography (Tenure-track). We welcome applications from candidates with diverse perspectives who are adept in the use of both analog and digital photography, comfortable integrating the two in their teaching, and capable of mentoring students in an interdisciplinary studio practice. The artist’s interests might include (but may not be limited to) social practice, questions of intersectional identity, archival investigation, eco-criticism, and the exploration of photography through performance or installation art. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32196

Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Tenure-track). Pitzer College invites applications for a tenure track position in sociocultural anthropology at the assistant professor or advanced assistant professor level specializing in the histories and trajectories of capitalism, colonialism and other global technologies of governance, including those pivotal to realignments in the global order. Research may include, but is not limited to, analysis of racial stratification, dispossession, imperialism, neoliberalism, development, migration, settler colonialism, decolonization, social movements, and resistance. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32359

Assistant Professor of Critical Global Studies (Tenure-track). We seek candidates whose research and teaching in global studies decenter both the nation state and western epistemologies. Areas of special interest include global inequalities, migration and refugee studies, peace and conflict studies, and human rights, with a focus on the global south. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32289

Pomona College

Pomona College offers a dynamic community for scholars committed to undergraduate education, lifelong learning, and engaged research. Please check the Pomona College Faculty Employment Page for more detailed information: https://www.pomona.edu/administration/academic-dean/general/faculty-jobs.

Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Plant Biology: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32243.

Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science (Tenure-Track, Two Positions): Specializations, Open: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32240.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Open: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32241.

Assistant Professor of Dance (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Dance History/Studies: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32244.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Analysis (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Critical Geography: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32245.

Assistant Professor of English (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Latinx Literature: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32246.

Assistant Professor of Politics (Tenure-Track): Specialization, American Politics (Race and Ethnic Politics, REP): https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32247.

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science/Neuroscience (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Biological Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32248.

Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Open: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32242.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach (Tenure-Track): Specialization, Women’s Soccer: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32405.

Pomona College Scholar in Residence (Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowship): https://www.pomona.edu/administration/diversity-pomona/scholar-residence-fellowship.

Scripps College

American Studies: Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Specialization is open, background in comparative ethnic studies and related fields preferred. Application review begins 9/11/26. See: https://apply.interfolio.com/186652.

Media Studies: William J. Kenan Endowed Chair, tenured. Distinguished full professor or advanced associate in Media Industries and Digital Technologies. Application review begins 09/25/26. See: https://apply.interfolio.com/189615.

Additional positions posted at https://www.scrippscollege.edu/hr/faculty.

Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges

Physics: Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Astrophysics. Theorists, computationalists, observationalists, and experimentalists encouraged to apply. Application review begins 10/1/26. See: https://apply.interfolio.com/189792.

Chemistry: Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Computational Organic Chemistry. See: https://apply.interfolio.com/192187.

Additional positions posted at https://www.scrippscollege.edu/hr/faculty.

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