Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science; American Politics), position

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science (American Politics), 2-year position
Location: Gambier

The Political Science Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in American politics, effective July 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will have a strong teaching and research background in American politics and the ability to teach our introductory American course, "Liberal Democracy in America," and to offer upper-level American politics courses and seminars. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in constitutional law, judicial politics, American political development, and American political thought.

Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach our introductory first-year seminar, Quest for Justice, on political thought and argument.

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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 statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy;
3) a Curriculum Vitae;
4) an unofficial transcript; and
5) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website.

Review of applications will begin February 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by February 20, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.