Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art; Design

Position Summary

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Design) in Studio Art at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026.

To apply, candidates should submit all application materials electronically through the online application site found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A complete application will be composed of
1) cover letter;
2) curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of teaching philosophy indicating experience teaching diverse student populations and developing an inclusive learning environment
4) sample syllabus and 2 project assignments;
5) 20 images each of your work and student work in digital format (downloadable PDF); and
6) names and contact information for three professional references. Kenyon College will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by the applicants.

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2026. Applicants with complete files by this date will be given full consideration. Please contact Craig Hill, Chair of the Studio Art Department, at hillc if you have any questions about this position. The candidate must be authorized to work full‑time in the United States and be able to begin work no later than July 20th, so as to ensure a start date of August 1, 2026.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.

In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook.

Kenyon is a great place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, .

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.