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Assistant Professor of Political Science & Environmental Studies
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Gambier, OH
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| The Political Science Department and Environmental Studies Department at Kenyon College invite applications for a tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2027. Qualified applicants will have a strong teaching and research background in comparative politics, environmental politics, and international relations. The successful candidate would be appointed in both Political Science (60%) and Environmental Studies (40%), teach established courses in the curricula of both departments, and contribute upper-level courses on environmental politics and policy in their areas of expertise. We will prioritize candidates with a strong record of teaching and research; a commitment to student advising and mentorship; and plans to incorporate student researchers into their research.
All application materials must be submitted electronically to http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will include: 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s teaching experience, research interests and scholarship; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching excellence and a discussion of courses that the candidate has taught and can teach; 4) a writing sample; 5) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 6) contact information for three references. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 15, 2026. Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a later date. |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Design)
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Gambier, OH
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| Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Studio Art (Design), beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be an artist and design educator with demonstrated expertise in design and technology, including culturally sensitive design, human-centered design, design activism, and contemporary design issues and aesthetics. Applicants should be practicing artists who exhibit work nationally and/or internationally, and are committed to maintaining an ongoing artistic career. They must hold an MFA degree with teaching experience at the college level. The ability to communicate the relevance of art and design in society is essential. Knowledge of design technologies and software is required. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year. Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, candidates should submit all application materials electronically through the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy indicating experience teaching diverse student populations and developing an inclusive learning environment 4) sample syllabus and 2 project assignments; 5) 20 images each of your work and student work in digital format (downloadable PDF); and 6) names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2026. Applicants with complete files by this date will be given full consideration. Please contact Craig Hill, Chair of the Studio Art Department, at hillc@kenyon.edu if you have any questions about this position. The candidate must be authorized to work full-time in the United States and be able to begin work no later than July 20th, so as to ensure a start date of August 1, 2026. |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies
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Gambier, OH
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| Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of American Studies, effective immediately.
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of American Studies. consist of two courses in the Fall semester and three in the Spring semester. We seek applications from interdisciplinary scholars whose work engages the field of American Studies. Candidates who specialize in the study of policing and carcerality are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching and to creating a classroom environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds can flourish. A Ph.D. in hand (in American Studies or related discipline) is preferred; applicants who are ABD will be considered.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial transcript; and 4) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by July 10 will be guaranteed full consideration. |