The Department of Political Science 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 American governmental institutions, knowledge of American history and American political thought, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts context. Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching our introductory course in U.S. government and politics, Liberal Democracy in America, as well as advanced courses and seminars in American politics.  We will give strong preference to candidates with expertise in constitutional law, American judicial politics, American political development, and American political thought. Preference will also be given to candidates who have the ability to teach our first-year seminar, Quest for Justice, a year-long introduction to political thought and argument.  We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. The teaching load is five courses per year.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment. 

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 February 20, 2026.  Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a later date. 

Kenyon College is a highly selective, national liberal arts college of 1750 students, located in the village of Gambier, 50 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Kenyon prides itself on its reputation as an outstanding undergraduate institution with highly motivated, engaged students and an excellent faculty of dedicated teacher-scholars. Kenyon College offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that includes provisions for a spouse or domestic partner and for dependents.  Kenyon welcomes applicants from diverse identities and backgrounds.  To learn more about Kenyon, visit our Website at: http://www.kenyon.edu

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 we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. 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 an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.