The Departments of Political Science and Environmental Studies at Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invite applications for a tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2027.  

Qualified applicants will have a strong teaching and research background in comparative politics, environmental politics, and international relations.  The successful candidate would be appointed in both Political Science (60%) and Environmental Studies (40%), teach established courses in the curricula of both departments, and contribute  upper-level courses on environmental politics and policy in their areas of expertise.  The teaching load is five courses per year, three in Political Science and two in Environmental Studies.  The search committee especially welcomes applications from candidates who could teach comparative politics courses for Political Science.  Candidates should demonstrate their commitment to a career in the liberal arts.  We will prioritize candidates with a strong record of teaching and research excellence; a commitment to student advising and mentorship; and plans to incorporate student researchers into their research programs.  Candidates also must have a Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment (July 2027).

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 September 15, 2026.  Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a later date. 

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.

If you have any questions, please email Victoria Grimaldo (grimaldo2@kenyon.edu) and/or search committee chair Jacqueline McAllister (mcallisterj@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.