Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology (Molecular Biology)

Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology starting in July 2027. We seek a broadly trained molecular biologist with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. We welcome applicants working in any area of molecular biology, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, genomics, structural biology, protein structure and function, and/or computational molecular biology.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative department dedicated to outstanding teaching, close faculty-student mentoring, and active undergraduate research. The successful candidate will also contribute to Kenyon's interdisciplinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) program. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive
teaching practices, strong academic support for students, and effective mentoring for a diverse student population. Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including introductory biology, Molecular Biology, its associated laboratory course, and upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and beyond the natural sciences. The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that engages undergraduate collaborators, leads to publications, and has the 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 1) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages); 2) a Curriculum Vitae (no page limit); 3) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy that addresses the applicant’s experiences and plans for teaching a diverse student body (maximum 2 pages); 4) a statement of the applicant’s research and scholarship that includes plans for collaborative research with undergraduates (maximum 3 pages); and 5) contact information for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: Review of applications will begin on August 30, 2026. Please direct questions to Rebecca Clements, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]).

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 has an established record of preparing students for graduate study and research careers and ranks 8th nationally in the proportion of STEM graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees. Kenyon students regularly earn nationally competitive awards, including Barry Goldwater Scholarships, Fulbright Fellowships, and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards.