Professional Opportunities
Faculty recruitment is handled through the Dean of Faculty's Office. If you have any questions about professional opportunities, contact:
Lisa Rojas
Faculty Recruitment Coordinator/Faculty Assistant
lisa_rojas@pitzer.edu
Tenure-Track Position in Molecular Biology
Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges
The Joint Science Department seeks a broadly trained Molecular Biologist for a TENURE-TRACK POSITION who is committed to excellence in teaching and who will develop a vibrant research program that fully engages undergraduate students. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty for Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences and prides itself on its small class sizes. Many faculty members actively participate in collaborative research projects, both within the department and with research groups at nearby colleges and universities. The position offers opportunities to teach in our introductory biology sequence, in advanced undergraduate courses including genetics, and in a laboratory course in the candidate’s field. In addition, there will be the opportunity to design and teach courses for non-science majors. The specific focus of the research program is flexible and may include areas of microbiology, developmental biology, or neurobiology that utilize molecular biology approaches. A Ph.D. degree, post-doctoral experience, and a record of scholarly publication are required. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 2010.
To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of proposed research with equipment needs, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Molecular Biology Search Committee, W. M. Keck Science Center, The Claremont Colleges, 925 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-5916. Any inquiries should be addressed to Professor Emily Wiley at ewiley@jsd.claremont.edu. Additional information about the department may be found at www.jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 19th, and the position will remain open until filled.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, The Claremont Colleges actively encourage applications from women and members of historically under-represented social groups in higher education. The Claremont Colleges are an equal opportunity employer.
posted 9/14/09
Tenure-Track Position in Ecology
Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges
The Joint Science Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ecology at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 2010. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty for Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences and prides itself on its small class sizes. We seek a broadly trained ecologist with extensive field experience who is committed to excellence in teaching and will engage undergraduates in high-level research. Applicants who integrate field research with other approaches, such as molecular, isotopic, or modeling techniques, are especially welcome. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the Introductory Biology sequence, a course for non-science majors, and an upper division ecology course with a strong field component in the candidate’s area of research specialization (for example, marine, freshwater, or desert ecology). A Ph.D. and a record of scholarly publication are required.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and statements outlining research interests and teaching philosophy to: Ecology Search Committee, W.M. Keck Science Center, 925 N. Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711-5916. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the same address. Questions may be directed to Professor Marion Preest at mpreest@jsd.claremont.edu. Additional information about the department may be found at www.jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 19th and will continue until the position is filled.
In a continuing effort to enrich our academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the Claremont Colleges actively encourage applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education. The Claremont Colleges are an equal opportunity employer.
posted 9/14/09
Tenure-Track Position in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology
Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges
The Joint Science Department seeks a biochemist or a chemist with strong biological interests who is committed to excellence in teaching and who will develop a vibrant research program that fully engages undergraduate students. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty for Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences and prides itself on its small class sizes. Many faculty actively participate in collaborative research projects, both within the department and with research groups at nearby colleges and universities. The position offers opportunities to teach in biochemistry and general chemistry, to participate in an advanced chemistry laboratory sequence, and to design and teach both upper-level electives and courses for non-science majors. A Ph.D. and a record of scholarly publication are required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 2010.
To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of proposed research with equipment needs, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Chemistry Search Committee, W. M. Keck Science Center, The Claremont Colleges, 925 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-5916. Any inquiries should be addressed to Prof. Mary Hatcher-Skeers at mhatcher@jsd.claremont.edu. Additional information about the department may be found at www.jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 19, 2009, and the position will remain open until filled.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, The Claremont Colleges actively encourage applications from women and members of historically under-represented social groups in higher education. The Claremont Colleges are an equal opportunity employer.
posted 9/14/09
Assistant Professor of English/Writing Center Director
Pitzer College, a member of The Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position of English to serve as Writing Center Director beginning fall 2010. The successful candidate will develop and maintain the Writing Center, have responsibility for supervising a part-time Administrative Coordinator, and a staff of both graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The person will serve as a resource for faculty teaching writing in the interdisciplinary First-Year Seminar program; and teach 3 writing courses, including academic writing, per academic year.
We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to the function of the Writing Center as an academic resource for students and faculty, a passion for undergraduate teaching, the ability to work well with faculty across the college, and a continuing program of scholarly activity. A Ph.D. in English with preferred specialization in Composition or Rhetoric is required at the time of appointment.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research (course evaluations, writing sample, etc.), statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to writing_center_search@pitzer.edu. Electronic documents are required in MS Word or PDF formats. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, Pitzer College,1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 15, 2009 or until the position is filled.
posted 7/16/09
Assistant Professor of Classics
Pitzer College, a member of The Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Classics, to begin in the fall semester, 2010. Candidates should have a strong research and teaching interest in the material evidence for classical antiquity, with a particular emphasis in Greek archaeology and art. Candidates should have the ability to teach either Latin or Greek at the undergraduate level, with a preference for Greek. Classics at Pitzer College is part of the intercollegiate Classics program of the Claremont Colleges, which consists of six full-time positions and draws widely on faculty in allied disciplines.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to classics_search@pitzer.edu. Electronic documents are required in MS Word or PDF formats. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Office of the Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 30, 2009 or until the position is filled.
posted 6/22/09
Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Studies
Pitzer College, a member of The Claremont Colleges, invites applications for the Fletcher Jones Foundation Chair in Political Studies. We seek candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level, broadly trained in International Relations with a specialization in International Political Economy. Ability to offer courses in security studies, international organizations, and IR theory is attractive.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research (course evaluations, publications, etc.), statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to political_studies_search@pitzer.edu. Electronic documents are required in MS Word or PDF formats. Applicants may, but are not required to, submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is October 9, 2009 or until the position is filled.
posted 6/22/09