Assistant Professor of Psychological Science & Neuroscience

Position ID:

Pomona-Psychology-AP [#32248]Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Claremont, California 91711, United States of America [map]

Subject Areas: 

Neuroscience / Behavioral
Psychology / Behavioral Neuroscience

2026/10/15 23:59:59 EDT

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.