Assistant Professor of International Studies Job at Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

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  • Kenyon College
  • Gambier, OH

Job Description

Job no: 493241
Work type: Faculty
Location: Gambier, OH
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The Department of International Studies at Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2026. We seek a social scientist with a degree in either sociology, political science, or anthropology, whose regional focus is on Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East and Northern Africa, with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. The successful candidate would be appointed in International Studies, and expected to teach an interdisciplinary course in methods, sophomore and senior-level interdisciplinary seminars, and courses in their disciplinary department. Candidates should also demonstrate their commitment to a career in the liberal arts. We will prioritize candidates with a strong record of teaching excellence; a commitment to student advising and mentorship; and plans to incorporate student researchers into their research programs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or be near completion by the beginning of the appointment (July 2026). Applications should include (1) a letter of application (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) list of names and contact information of three (3) references. The letter of application should discuss (1) teaching experience with specific examples of innovative assignments and approaches; and (2) the candidates research agenda, including current and future projects. More materials - letters of recommendation, writing sample, unofficial transcript, statement of research and scholarship, and teaching philosophy - will be requested of candidates who advance beyond the initial stage of the search. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at . Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 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. If you have any questions, please email search committee chair Celso M. Villegas at villegasc@kenyon.edu.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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, click here .

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.

Advertised: 10 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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