Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Job no: 493277
Work type: Faculty
Location: Gambier, OH

Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting position in the Environmental Studies Department beginning in July 2026. We seek a broadly trained earth scientist with interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary department and expertise in a range of fields, including environmental geology, physical geography, climate science, or geochemistry/biogeochemistry. The department has a strong commitment to faculty mentoring and to helping visitors achieve their career goals.

Opportunities exist for collaborative research with students, including support for summer research.

Teaching expectations are five courses per year (labs count toward this load), and may include Earth Systems Science, introductory lecture and laboratory courses, and new upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

• Ph.D. by the July 2026 start date.
• Broad training in earth sciences with experience in environmental geology, physical geography, climate science, or geochemistry/biogeochemistry.
• Experience and commitment to inclusive pedagogy and teaching diverse student populations.
• Strong commitment to faculty mentoring and collaborative research with students.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two-page statement of teaching philosophy (including plans for diverse students and inclusive pedagogy)
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Contact info for three professional references (letters requested after initial review)

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Faculty development opportunities such as travel and research funds are available. Benefits include health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, tuition waivers for children of employees (100% at Kenyon), additional tuition waivers at 15 other great lakes colleges, and provisions for spouses, families, and domestic partners. Details are in the Faculty Handbook.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Review of applications will begin on February 2nd, 2026. Please direct questions to Ruth Heindel, Search Committee Chair (heindel1).

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.

Advertised: 08 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Open until filled