Careers

Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology starting July 2022.  We seek a broadly trained biologist with expertise in plant biology at the organismal level.  To complement current faculty expertise, we seek candidates whose research focuses on plant, including structure, physiology, systematics, biochemistry, plant disease, environmental biology and related fields.  Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, and we seek candidates who will provide inclusive course experiences, effective mentoring and strong academic support for our diverse student population.  Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including introductory biology as well as existing (e.g. Plant Biology, or Plant Physiology) and/or new courses at the upper level.  Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and outside the sciences.  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.  We encourage applications from all groups historically underrepresented in the sciences.

A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a ~ 2-page summary statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy that addresses the applicant's experiences with and plans for teaching diverse student populations and using inclusive pedagogy; 4) a statement of the applicant's research and scholarship; 5) contact information for three professional references.  Candidates are invited to include a statement in their cover letter regarding how Covid 19 pandemic has affected their career trajectory.  All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website:  http://careers.kenyon.edu.  Review of applications will begine September 12, 2022.  Please direct questions to Wade Powell, Search Committee Chair (powellw@kenyon.edu).