About the role
Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Departments of Environmental Studies and Biology (Freshwater Ecosystem or Landscape Ecology) starting in July 2027. We seek a broadly trained ecologist with expertise in freshwater ecosystem or landscape ecology, with an interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary department. To complement current faculty expertise, we seek candidates whose research focuses on regional or global ecological or biogeochemical processes, preferably in freshwater systems. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including strong academic support, inclusive course experiences, and effective mentoring for our diverse student population. Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, with 3 courses in the Environmental Studies Department (e.g., Introduction to Environmental Studies, Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies, and new lecture and/or lab courses at the upper level) and 2 courses in the Biology Department (e.g., Introductory Biology lecture or lab, Aquatic Systems Biology). Additional opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and outside the sciences, including in Kenyon's interdisciplinary Program in Computing and the college's Science and Nature Writing initiative. We expect a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate students, leads to publications, and has potential to attract extramural funding. Applicants should 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 31, 2026. Please direct questions to Natalie Wright, Search Committee Chair (wright1@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. Situated along the beautiful Kokosing River, with a 700-acre nature preserve, Kenyon is an ideal place to study and teach ecology. Kenyon has an established record of preparing students for graduate study and research careers, ranking 8th nationally in the proportion of STEM graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees. Our students regularly earn nationally competitive awards, including Fulbright Fellowships and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards.
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.