Assistant Professor of Asian Art History Job at Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

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  • Kenyon College
  • Gambier, OH

Job Description

Job no: 493250
Work type: Faculty
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Asian Art History. Candidates must have expertise in the art, architecture, and visual culture of any geographic region in pre-1900 Asia and possess a demonstrated ability and desire to teach courses in many areas of Asian art. We seek a creative colleague who can immediately contribute to our curriculum. Applicants must be interested in offering a fresh, global perspective on permanent courses, including the Introduction to Asian Art, and developing intermediate and advanced-level courses on the art, architecture, and visual culture of East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. We are interested in teacher-scholars who can offer creative ways to engage with the Departments Visual Resources Center, our Study Collection ( , and regional art museums. Applicants should complement, not duplicate, current expertise of the department. The candidate will also have an opportunity to work with advanced art history majors on Honors projects and advise students pursuing the Asian and Middle East Studies interdisciplinary major.


To apply, candidates should visit . A complete application will include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV 3) list of names and contact information of 3 references, and 4) unofficial transcripts. Letters of reference will only be requested for those candidates who advance to the second round. Similarly, candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to provide syllabi samples and a teaching philosophy statement that explains their pedagogy in further detail. The cover letter should discuss teaching experience, with specific examples of innovative assignments and approaches; information on the candidate's experience with and plans for teaching and advising a diverse student population using inclusive pedagogy; and the candidates research agenda, including current and future projects. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Art History in hand by July 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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 .

Kenyon is a great place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here .

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. 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 an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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