Entry Level Coastal Environmental Science Jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Posting Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis
Job Description:
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar with expertise in environmental science and a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds-utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education--Required:
Applicants should hold a doctorate (completed or in progress) in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field in hand by July 1, 2026; ABD welcome to apply.
Teaching Experience--Preferred:
Prior teaching experience is preferred, and we especially welcome candidates enthusiastic about working with a diverse undergraduate population and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.
TO APPLY:
Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes: a cover letter in which you describe relevant teaching experience, CV, a research statement, and two reference letters (referees will be able to upload these after receiving notification).
Review of completed applications will begin on July 31, 2026.
Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or moving expenses. Employment is contingent upon providing 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. Salary Range: $73,000 - $81,000. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.
As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.
REQUIREMENTS: Instruction begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 for the fall semester and on Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 for the spring semester. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.