Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a two-year position in Film at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: screenwriting, directing, and/or post-production. Kenyon's film program leans in the direction of narrative filmmaking, but non-fiction filmmakers are encouraged to apply as well. Candidates should also be able to teach a film history/studies/theory class of their choosing and will be expected to teach the Introduction to Film class. This position has a teaching load of five classes a year.The film program is housed in the state-of-the-art Wright Center facility, which includes a soundstage, post-production facility and 35-seat screening room. Candidates must possess an M.F.A. or other terminal degree. Applications should be submitted by January 15th, 2024 for full consideration. Appointment begins July 1, 2024, but on-campus presence isn't necessary until mid-August. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website at https://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that includes an articulation of the applicant's filmmaking and teaching philosophy, including experience with, and plans for, teaching diverse student populations; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a portfolio of professional work (short films, excerpts from longer film/video work, full-length screenplays, etc; film analysis or reviews will be considered but should not be the primary examples of work) and 4) contact information for three professional references. Additional materials such as letters of reference may be requested from candidates at the finalist stage. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Hao Zhou at zhou7@kenyon.edu.Kenyon College, a highly competitive liberal arts college of approximately 1,850 students, has a particularly active program in Film, with three full-time faculty, a full-time facilities manager, and about 10-15 majors graduating each year. The college is located in the beautiful village of Gambier, 50 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Kenyon prides itself on its reputation as an excellent teaching environment enriched by small classes, close contact with highly motivated and engaged students, and an outstanding faculty of dedicated teacher-scholars. To learn more about Kenyon, visit www.kenyon.edu.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.
