About the role
Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology starting in July 2027. We seek a broadly trained molecular biologist with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. We welcome applicants working in any area of molecular biology, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, genomics, structural biology, protein structure and function, and/or computational molecular biology.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative department dedicated to outstanding teaching, close faculty-student mentoring, and active undergraduate research. The successful candidate will also contribute to Kenyon's interdisciplinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) program. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices, strong academic support for students, and effective mentoring for a diverse student population. Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including introductory biology, Molecular Biology, its associated laboratory course, and upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and beyond the natural sciences. The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that engages undergraduate collaborators, leads to publications, and has the potential to attract extramural funding. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree; post-doctoral experience is preferred. We encourage applications from all groups historically underrepresented in the sciences.
A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages); 2) a Curriculum Vitae (no page limit); 3) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy that addresses the applicant’s experiences and plans for teaching a diverse student body (maximum 2 pages); 4) a statement of the applicant’s research and scholarship that includes plans for collaborative research with undergraduates (maximum 3 pages); 5) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 6) contact information for three professional references.
All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 30, 2026. Please direct questions to Rebecca Clements, Search Committee Chair (clements1@kenyon.edu).
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 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.