Description

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.

All application materials must
be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment
website: http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 30,
2026.