Kenyon College

Position Title/Short Description

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Kenyon College invites applications for a joint tenure-track position in the Departments of Environmental Studies (80%) and Economics (20%) starting in July 2025. We seek a broadly trained economist with expertise in environmental, ecological, and/or natural resource economics. We seek candidates who are well-acquainted with environmental economics and who understand the fundamentals of ecological systems. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, and we seek candidates who will provide inclusive course experiences.

Teaching expectations are 5 courses per year, including offerings such as environmental economics, introductory environmental studies. Additional opportunities exist for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship within and outside the Environmental Studies Department. We expect a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate students. We encourage applications from all groups historically underrepresented in economics or environmental studies.

A complete application will comprise a cover letter; Curriculum Vitae; two-page statement of teaching philosophy that includes experiences and plans for teaching diverse populations ; research statement; unofficial graduate transcript; and 6) contact information for three references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024. Please direct questions to Siobhan Fennessy, Search Committee Chair (fennessym@kenyon.edu).