Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology, Tenure-track

Position Overview

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.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree; post-doctoral experience is preferred. We encourage applications from all groups historically underrepresented in the sciences.

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.