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Position	Location	Closes
Postdoctoral fellowship (One-year), Center for the Study of American Democracy (CSAD)	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a One-year postdoctoral fellowship in The Center for American Democracy (CSAD) at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow beginning in August 2026. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) a one-page cover letter; 2) an 8-10 page writing sample; 3) a one-page course proposal for an undergraduate course in their area of expertise; 4) a Curriculum Vitae; 5) an unofficial transcript; and 6) two (2) letters of recommendations of which must directly address the applicant's teaching ability. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website. Review of applications will begin February 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 25, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Locksmith	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Locksmith. Applying generally accepted techniques and procedures, perform highly skilled Access Control installation, troubleshooting, records maintenance, and/or documentation of all campus locking and security devices. The hourly rate of pay for this full-time with benefits position is $30.19/hour. This position is on a Progressive Wage Rate with an increase each year until it caps out at the beginning of the third full year of employment at $37.65. Work days are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch.
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).
Senior Development Officer	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Development Officer. The Senior Development Officer is responsible for implementing strategies that help to secure major and planned gifts in support of College priorities. This work will be accomplished by identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors for gifts of $100,000 or more. The Senior Development Officer is a member of the Development Team and reports to the Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving. Join our high-performing Advancement team and help shape Kenyon's third century! Following our most successful campaign in College history ($532M raised), we're seeking an experienced fundraiser to manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors within an assigned regional territory.

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Position	Location	Closes
Postdoctoral fellowship (One-year), Center for the Study of American Democracy (CSAD)	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a One-year postdoctoral fellowship in The Center for American Democracy (CSAD) at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow beginning in August 2026. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) a one-page cover letter; 2) an 8-10 page writing sample; 3) a one-page course proposal for an undergraduate course in their area of expertise; 4) a Curriculum Vitae; 5) an unofficial transcript; and 6) two (2) letters of recommendations of which must directly address the applicant's teaching ability. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website. Review of applications will begin February 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 25, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Locksmith	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Locksmith. Applying generally accepted techniques and procedures, perform highly skilled Access Control installation, troubleshooting, records maintenance, and/or documentation of all campus locking and security devices. The hourly rate of pay for this full-time with benefits position is $30.19/hour. This position is on a Progressive Wage Rate with an increase each year until it caps out at the beginning of the third full year of employment at $37.65. Work days are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch.
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).
Senior Development Officer	Gambier, OH
Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Development Officer. The Senior Development Officer is responsible for implementing strategies that help to secure major and planned gifts in support of College priorities. This work will be accomplished by identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors for gifts of $100,000 or more. The Senior Development Officer is a member of the Development Team and reports to the Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving. Join our high-performing Advancement team and help shape Kenyon's third century! Following our most successful campaign in College history ($532M raised), we're seeking an experienced fundraiser to manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors within an assigned regional territory.

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