Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Location: Gambier

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 an interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary department and expertise in a range of fields, including (but not limited to) environmental geology, physical geography, climate science, or geochemistry/biogeochemistry. 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.

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. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. by the July 2026 start date.

A complete application will be composed of
1) a cover letter,
2) a Curriculum Vitae,
3) a two-page statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy that includes the applicant's plans for teaching diverse student populations and using inclusive pedagogy,
4) an unofficial graduate transcript, and
5) contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested after initial review). 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).