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Visiting Assistant Professor of English (Science and Nature Writing)
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Gambier, OH
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| Kenyon College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in Science and Nature Writing with an appointment in the Department of English starting July 2025. We seek candidates who can contribute to the college’s vibrant Science and Nature Writing initiative that encourages artful, creative, and accurate writing about the natural world. Teaching expectations are five courses per academic year, including courses in the English department and possibly in other departments that contribute to Science and Nature Writing, such as Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Applications are also welcome from candidates who could contribute courses to other departments. Opportunities exist to contribute to the continued development of the Science and Nature Writing initiative through participation in the steering committee and planning of events and activities. Applicants are expected to have prior teaching experience and must have completed an MFA, Masters in Science Writing, PhD, or other relevant graduate degree.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Applications should include: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an unofficial graduate transcript, and contact information for three professional references. Candidates advancing to the interview stage will be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin on May 1 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates submitting materials by May 10 will be guaranteed full consideration.
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Visiting Assistant Professor in Medieval History
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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 one-year visiting assistant professor in Medieval History beginning July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach both survey and seminar-level courses in medieval history in Europe and the broader Mediterranean world. We are seeking candidates whose research and teaching feature a global approach to studying medieval history. The visitor will also benefit from Kenyon students’ passionate interest in the humanities and strengthen their credentials with a year of teaching at Kenyon. Candidates should have a record of excellent teaching and a Ph.D. in hand or be near completion by the beginning of the appointment.
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, an unofficial graduate school transcript,
and contact information for three professional references. Candidates advancing to the interview stage will be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the pedagogical inclusion of a diverse student population.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 15 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates submitting materials by March 15 will be guaranteed full consideration. If you have any questions, please email Nurten Kilic-Schubel, chair of the search committee, at kilicn@kenyon.edu
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
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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 visiting assistant professor of spanish position in Modern Languages and Literatures, Department at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2025.
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 February 27, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the 27th deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Gambier, OH
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| Kenyon College seeks to fill a two-year visiting position at the assistant professor level in the interdisciplinary Program in Computing beginning July 2025. We seek someone with a PhD in computer science (ABD considered) for whom the prospect of working in a collaborative, thoroughly interdisciplinary program sounds appealing. All areas of specialty will be considered. Prior teaching experience at a US college or university or an equivalent institution is strongly preferred.
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 explaining why the Kenyon College interdisciplinary Program in Computing is a good fit for the applicant; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement reflect on the applicant’s teaching and learning experiences, including experiences with and plans for teaching a diverse population with inclusive pedagogy; 4) a statement describing the applicant’s research accomplishments and future research directions; 5) an unofficial graduate transcript; 6) an unofficial undergraduate transcript; and 7) the contact information for three (3) references (at least one of whom will be able to address teaching). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.
Review of applications will begin March 17, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the March 17, 2025, deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
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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 one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Religious Studies with a specialization in Judaism as a sabbatical replacement in July 2025. We seek a broadly trained scholar of religion who can teach about Judaism in a range of historical and geographic contexts. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters (2/3 or 3/2). This includes one section of our department’s introduction to religion course (Encountering Religion in a Global Context) and four other introductory survey and advanced seminar courses in Judaism. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including the use of inclusive pedagogies, along with strong mentoring and academic support of diverse student populations.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will include: 1) A 2-page cover letter detailing teaching experience and teaching philosophy, as well as a description of scholarly work and research trajectory; 2) A curriculum vitae; 3) An unofficial transcript and 4) Contact information for three recommenders. Letters of reference will be requested from the top 25 candidates. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.
Review of applications will begin February 21st, and will continue until the position is filled. |