Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

Kenyons College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology starting in July 2026. We seek a broadly trained microbiologist whose research focuses on prokaryotes.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching with strong academic support, inclusive course experiences, and effective mentoring for our diverse student population. Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including introductory biology, Microbiology and Experimental Microbiology, and upper level courses in the candidates area of expertise.

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 must 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 :

• a cover letter;
• a Curriculum Vitae;
• a statement of the applicants teaching philosophy;
• a statement of the applicants research and scholarship;
• contact information for three professional references;
• an unofficial transcript.

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members, including health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits.

Kenyons College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the Colleges 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.

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