Kenyon College Hiring for Visiting Assistant Professor of Drama at Gambier, Ohio Full Time

Visiting Assistant Professor of Drama, 

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Drama in the  Department of Dance, Drama, and Film beginning July 1, 2024. Duties of this generalist position involve teaching four undergraduate courses (two per semester), as well as directing a main stage production. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to  Theater, a studio course in Acting or Directing, and a dramatic literature course based on the candidate’s expertise, interests and program needs, as well as mentoring senior projects. An MFA or equivalent professional experience is required.  

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Drama in the  Department of Dance, Drama, and Film beginning July 1, 2024. Duties of this generalist position involve teaching four undergraduate courses (two per semester), as well as directing a main stage production. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to  Theater, a studio course in Acting or Directing, and a dramatic literature course based on the candidate’s expertise, interests, and program needs, as well as mentoring senior projects. An MFA or equivalent professional experience is required.  A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that includes an articulation of the applicant’s teaching philosophy, including experience with and plans for teaching diverse student populations; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a sample portfolio with of representative work and 5) contact information for three professional references. Additional materials such as letters of reference may be requested from candidates at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by March 15, 2024, will be guaranteed full consideration. Please direct questions to Wendy MacLeod at [email protected] 

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. 

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.

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 applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. 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 supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.  Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.