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.
Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.
In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook.
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Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.