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Position	Location	Closes
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. Faculty responsibilities include teaching a 3/2 course load over two semesters and informal advising of students, all in person on our campus in Gambier, Ohio. Courses to be taught include introduction to sociology; mid-level subfield survey courses appropriate for sophomores and juniors, and intermediate or upper-level seminars in the candidate’s area of expertise. We encourage applicants to apply, regardless of their areas of research specialization. Of particular interest are candidates who could offer 1 or 2 courses per year that would simultaneously serve the interests of students in one of the many Interdisciplinary Concentrations at the College, including but not limited to: International Studies; African Diaspora Studies; Latiné Studies; Gender & Sexuality Studies; and Law & Society. 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 statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) 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 the March 10, 2026, deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Visiting position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2026. We seek a chemist who is committed to the education of undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, particularly at the organic and introductory chemistry level. With a five-course load each year across the curriculum, there is also potential to offer an advanced course in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will have some research or teaching experience in experimental organic chemistry and hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field. Candidates with connections to environmental and physical chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or expect completion by the start of the fall semester. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages); 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 5) contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested after initial review). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 28, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone Visiting Search	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of English in twentieth- and twenty-first global Anglophone literature, beginning July 2026. The candidate may focus on one or more specific regions (e.g. the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia) or on transnational networks or orientations (e.g. the Global South, Global Indigenous, the transatlantic, or the transpacific). We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are also practicing creative nonfiction or fiction writers. The teaching requirement will be 3:2 or 2:3 and will include courses at all levels of our curriculum. Visiting faculty also contribute to departmental life. Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level is required. Ph.D. preferred, but applicants who are ABD will be considered. A completed application must include 1) a cover letter detailing research interests, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy with information on experience with and plans for teaching diverse students; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 4) a writing sample of up to 30 pages. Applicants should also submit the names and email addresses of three references. These references will be prompted by email to upload their letters of recommendation to the application website at a later stage. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s website at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled; to ensure full consideration, candidates should submit preliminary materials by February 23, 2026. Applications will be acknowledged by automatic response. Preliminary interviews will be held by Zoom or Google Meet, with on-campus interviews and teaching demonstrations to follow.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science (American Politics), 2-year position	Gambier, OH
The Political Science Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in American politics, effective July 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will have a strong teaching and research background in American politics and the ability to teach our introductory American course, “Liberal Democracy in America,” and to offer upper-level American politics courses and seminars. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in constitutional law, judicial politics, American political development, and American political thought. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach our introductory first-year seminar, Quest for Justice, on political thought and argument. To apply, please visit 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 statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website. Review of applications will begin February 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by February 20, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting position in the Environmental Studies Department beginning in July 2026. We seek a broadly trained earth scientist with an interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary department and expertise in a range of fields, including (but not limited to) environmental geology, physical geography, climate science, or geochemistry/biogeochemistry. Teaching expectations are five courses per year (labs count toward this load), and may include Earth Systems Science, introductory lecture and laboratory courses, and new upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. The department has a strong commitment to faculty mentoring and to helping visitors achieve their career goals. Opportunities exist for collaborative research with students, including support for summer research. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. by the July 2026 start date. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a two-page statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy that includes the applicant’s plans for teaching diverse student populations and using inclusive pedagogy, 4) an unofficial graduate transcript, and 5) contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested after initial review). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 2nd, 2026. Please direct questions to Ruth Heindel, Search Committee Chair (heindel1@kenyon.edu).
Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship	Gambier, OH
This award is named in honor of the late Marilyn Yarbrough, Kenyon parent and trustee. A legal scholar and university administrator who was a former editor of the Black Law Journal and a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board, Marilyn Yarbrough often addressed gender and racial discrimination in her scholarship and teaching. In order to encourage such scholars to consider college rather than university teaching, Kenyon College offers the Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship. The program is for scholars in the final stages of their doctoral work who need only to finish the dissertation to complete requirements for the Ph.D. We hope the experience of living and working for a year at Kenyon will encourage these fellows to consider a liberal arts college as a place to begin their careers as teachers and scholars. 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, prior teaching experience, and the applicant's eligibility for the fellowship; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; and 3) contact information for three professional recommendations (system will automatically email reference writers). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website at http://careers.kenyon.edu The MYDF search will accept applications from mid-October through Dec. 31. Eligibility to apply for the Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship is limited to those meeting all of the following four criteria who are citizens or nationals of the United States or otherwise "protected individuals" as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)(B).
Assistant Professor of Asian Art History	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Asian Art History. Candidates must have expertise in the art, architecture, and visual culture of any geographic region in pre-1900 Asia and possess a demonstrated ability and desire to teach courses in many areas of Asian art. We seek a creative colleague who can immediately contribute to our curriculum. Applicants must be interested in offering a fresh, global perspective on permanent courses, including the Introduction to Asian Art, and developing intermediate and advanced-level courses on the art, architecture, and visual culture of East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. We are interested in teacher-scholars who can offer creative ways to engage with the Department’s Visual Resources Center, our Study Collection (https://digital.kenyon.edu/arthistorystudycollection/), and regional art museums. Applicants should complement, not duplicate, current expertise of the department. The candidate will also have an opportunity to work with advanced art history majors on Honors projects and advise students pursuing the Asian and Middle East Studies interdisciplinary major. To apply, candidates should visit http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV 3) list of names and contact information of 3 references, and 4) unofficial transcripts. The cover letter should discuss teaching experience, with specific examples of innovative assignments and approaches; information on the candidate's experience with and plans for teaching and advising a diverse student population using inclusive pedagogy; and the candidate’s research agenda, including current and future projects. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Art History in hand by July 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. For full job posting please see the Kenyon College website.

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Position	Location	Closes
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. Faculty responsibilities include teaching a 3/2 course load over two semesters and informal advising of students, all in person on our campus in Gambier, Ohio. Courses to be taught include introduction to sociology; mid-level subfield survey courses appropriate for sophomores and juniors, and intermediate or upper-level seminars in the candidate’s area of expertise. We encourage applicants to apply, regardless of their areas of research specialization. Of particular interest are candidates who could offer 1 or 2 courses per year that would simultaneously serve the interests of students in one of the many Interdisciplinary Concentrations at the College, including but not limited to: International Studies; African Diaspora Studies; Latiné Studies; Gender & Sexuality Studies; and Law & Society. 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 statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) 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 the March 10, 2026, deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Visiting position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2026. We seek a chemist who is committed to the education of undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, particularly at the organic and introductory chemistry level. With a five-course load each year across the curriculum, there is also potential to offer an advanced course in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will have some research or teaching experience in experimental organic chemistry and hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field. Candidates with connections to environmental and physical chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or expect completion by the start of the fall semester. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages); 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 5) contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested after initial review). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 28, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone Visiting Search	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of English in twentieth- and twenty-first global Anglophone literature, beginning July 2026. The candidate may focus on one or more specific regions (e.g. the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia) or on transnational networks or orientations (e.g. the Global South, Global Indigenous, the transatlantic, or the transpacific). We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are also practicing creative nonfiction or fiction writers. The teaching requirement will be 3:2 or 2:3 and will include courses at all levels of our curriculum. Visiting faculty also contribute to departmental life. Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level is required. Ph.D. preferred, but applicants who are ABD will be considered. A completed application must include 1) a cover letter detailing research interests, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy with information on experience with and plans for teaching diverse students; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 4) a writing sample of up to 30 pages. Applicants should also submit the names and email addresses of three references. These references will be prompted by email to upload their letters of recommendation to the application website at a later stage. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s website at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled; to ensure full consideration, candidates should submit preliminary materials by February 23, 2026. Applications will be acknowledged by automatic response. Preliminary interviews will be held by Zoom or Google Meet, with on-campus interviews and teaching demonstrations to follow.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science (American Politics), 2-year position	Gambier, OH
The Political Science Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in American politics, effective July 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will have a strong teaching and research background in American politics and the ability to teach our introductory American course, “Liberal Democracy in America,” and to offer upper-level American politics courses and seminars. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in constitutional law, judicial politics, American political development, and American political thought. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach our introductory first-year seminar, Quest for Justice, on political thought and argument. To apply, please visit 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 statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website. Review of applications will begin February 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by February 20, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting position in the Environmental Studies Department beginning in July 2026. We seek a broadly trained earth scientist with an interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary department and expertise in a range of fields, including (but not limited to) environmental geology, physical geography, climate science, or geochemistry/biogeochemistry. Teaching expectations are five courses per year (labs count toward this load), and may include Earth Systems Science, introductory lecture and laboratory courses, and new upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. The department has a strong commitment to faculty mentoring and to helping visitors achieve their career goals. Opportunities exist for collaborative research with students, including support for summer research. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. by the July 2026 start date. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a two-page statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy that includes the applicant’s plans for teaching diverse student populations and using inclusive pedagogy, 4) an unofficial graduate transcript, and 5) contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested after initial review). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 2nd, 2026. Please direct questions to Ruth Heindel, Search Committee Chair (heindel1@kenyon.edu).
Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship	Gambier, OH
This award is named in honor of the late Marilyn Yarbrough, Kenyon parent and trustee. A legal scholar and university administrator who was a former editor of the Black Law Journal and a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board, Marilyn Yarbrough often addressed gender and racial discrimination in her scholarship and teaching. In order to encourage such scholars to consider college rather than university teaching, Kenyon College offers the Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship. The program is for scholars in the final stages of their doctoral work who need only to finish the dissertation to complete requirements for the Ph.D. We hope the experience of living and working for a year at Kenyon will encourage these fellows to consider a liberal arts college as a place to begin their careers as teachers and scholars. 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, prior teaching experience, and the applicant's eligibility for the fellowship; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; and 3) contact information for three professional recommendations (system will automatically email reference writers). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website at http://careers.kenyon.edu The MYDF search will accept applications from mid-October through Dec. 31. Eligibility to apply for the Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship is limited to those meeting all of the following four criteria who are citizens or nationals of the United States or otherwise "protected individuals" as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)(B).
Assistant Professor of Asian Art History	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Asian Art History. Candidates must have expertise in the art, architecture, and visual culture of any geographic region in pre-1900 Asia and possess a demonstrated ability and desire to teach courses in many areas of Asian art. We seek a creative colleague who can immediately contribute to our curriculum. Applicants must be interested in offering a fresh, global perspective on permanent courses, including the Introduction to Asian Art, and developing intermediate and advanced-level courses on the art, architecture, and visual culture of East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. We are interested in teacher-scholars who can offer creative ways to engage with the Department’s Visual Resources Center, our Study Collection (https://digital.kenyon.edu/arthistorystudycollection/), and regional art museums. Applicants should complement, not duplicate, current expertise of the department. The candidate will also have an opportunity to work with advanced art history majors on Honors projects and advise students pursuing the Asian and Middle East Studies interdisciplinary major. To apply, candidates should visit http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV 3) list of names and contact information of 3 references, and 4) unofficial transcripts. The cover letter should discuss teaching experience, with specific examples of innovative assignments and approaches; information on the candidate's experience with and plans for teaching and advising a diverse student population using inclusive pedagogy; and the candidate’s research agenda, including current and future projects. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Art History in hand by July 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. For full job posting please see the Kenyon College website.

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