Application Deadline
July 17, 2026
Institution or Organization
Kenyon College
Location
Gambier, Ohio
Description and Requirements
Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of American Studies, effective immediately.
Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of American Studies. consist of two courses in the Fall semester and three in the Spring semester. We seek applications from interdisciplinary scholars whose work engages the field of American Studies. Candidates who specialize in the study of policing and carcerality are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching and to creating a classroom environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds can flourish. A Ph.D. in hand (in American Studies or related discipline) is preferred; applicants who are ABD will be considere
Application Instructions and Contact
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, and prior teaching experience; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial transcript; and 4) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by July 10 will be guaranteed full consideration. Preliminary interviews will be held via remote conferencing. Inquiries may be directed to Francis Gourrier, Chair of the Department of American Studies at gourrierf@kenyon.edu