Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (Tenure Track)
2010
Kenyon College invites applications for a new Tenure Track position in the Department of Chemistry. This appointment begins in the Fall of 2010.
Introduction
The Chemistry Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a new tenure-track position in biochemistry at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 2010.
The Chemistry Department seeks candidates having research interests complementing our Biochemistry & Molecular Biology or Neuroscience programs. Teaching responsibilities could include biochemistry lectures and labs, and introductory or advanced topic courses. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience preferred. Successful candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and establishing an active research program involving undergraduates. Outstanding facilities and instrumentation for research and teaching are available; start-up funds and salary are very competitive. Please visit http://chemistry.kenyon.edu for more information.
The College
Kenyon College is a highly selective, nationally ranked, private, residential, liberal-arts college. Kenyon, the oldest private college in Ohio, is rich in history and tradition and is particularly well known for a literary tradition that includes The Kenyon Review. Over the 185 years of its existence, Kenyon College has developed a distinctive identity and purpose among institutions of higher learning.
Kenyon has recently completed new science and music buildings, a state of the art athletic center, and the O'Connor House, home to the new Center for the Study of American Democracy, which have added to the programs and to the traditional charm and beauty of the campus. The 1,000-acre campus includes a 380-acre nature preserve.
Kenyon is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio consortium as well as the Great Lakes Colleges Association consortium.
Please visit the Kenyon web pages for a more complete profile of the College.Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and 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 90% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA/CREF 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 College Environment
Kenyon College is located in Knox County, a rural county of rolling farmland and deciduous forests, in central Ohio. The Village of Gambier is only an hour away from Columbus, two hours from Cleveland, and three hours from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, metropolitan areas with world class art, cultural, and entertainment venues. Ohio Map
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Application Procedure
To apply, go to https://employment.kenyon.edu.
You will be asked to submit:
- a c.v.,
- a statement of teaching philosophy and interests,
- a brief description of research plans, and
- three letters of recommendation.
We highly recommend that you also submit unofficial copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
You maycontact the Search Chair at any point in the process at kellerj@kenyon.edu. Review of dossiers will begin on October 23, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran. Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates.