Description
Kenyon College seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics beginning July 2027. A Ph.D. in statistics is required, as well as prior teaching experience, preferably at a U.S. college or university or an equivalent institution. Scholars in all areas of statistics are encouraged to apply.
Kenyon faculty members are excellent teachers who maintain strong research programs. The successful applicant will expand and enhance the statistics course offerings of the department. Our department has a strong commitment to student-centered learning; thus, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in active learning pedagogies. Ability and willingness to include undergraduates in research is also desirable.
Kenyon College is a fully residential liberal arts institution, located in central Ohio with 1700 excellent undergraduate students and an outstanding reputation for teaching and scholarship. The department offers a major in mathematics with areas of emphasis in statistics, classical mathematics, and applied mathematics. We have nine full-time tenure-track faculty members teaching a full range of undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses, and we also contribute to an interdisciplinary concentration in computing. The typical teaching load is five courses per year. Kenyon offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package for employees and their family members. All Kenyon faculty have funds available to support travel and faculty development. In addition, startup funds will be available, depending on the research needs of the individual.
Applications should be submitted by September 21, 2026, to ensure full consideration. We will, however, continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Begin the application process by registering and completing the demographic section of the Kenyon College application at http://careers.kenyon.edu/. All other materials must be submitted electronically via www.mathjobs.org.
A complete application will consist of:
1. Cover letter describing interest in the open position;
2. Statement reflecting on the applicant's teaching and learning experiences, including experiences with and plans for teaching a diverse student population with inclusive pedagogy;
3. Statement describing the applicant's research accomplishments and future research directions;
4. Curriculum Vitae;
5. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript;
6. Unofficial Graduate Transcript;
7. Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching).
PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application packet to be considered complete, the demographic section of the Kenyon College application must be filled out, AND all application materials must be submitted electronically through the mathjobs.org website.
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.
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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.
