Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies, tenure-track

Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Program in Women’s and Gender Studies, effective July 1, 2023.

Teaching responsibilities consist of five courses per year. These courses will include an introductory course, a methods course, and feminist theories. Other courses will be determined by the candidate. The WGS program is committed to diversity and inclusion and is seeking candidates with a specialization in one or more of the following subfields: queer/trans studies, feminist critical race and ethnic studies, transnational feminisms, disability studies, reproductive health and related fields. WGS welcomes candidates who may also have interests that articulate with any of Kenyon’s disciplinary departments or interdisciplinary programs. Evidence of teaching experience and excellence is required. The successful candidate will have a track record of support for innovative pedagogy. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching in a liberal art setting and have an active research agenda.

A complete application will consist of 1) a cover letter, speaking to teaching and research interests, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate’s experience with and plans for teaching diverse student populations with inclusive pedagogy, 4) an unofficial graduate transcript, and 5) a list of names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation and writing samples will be requested of candidates who advance to their interview stage.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Kenyon’s employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by December 1st will be guaranteed full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely.  

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.

Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. 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 supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.  Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.