Distinguished Faculty Appointments and Endowed Professorships

Endowed faculty positions play a crucial role in attracting, retaining, and developing Kenyon’s faculty, who are central to our students' experiences. Our faculty's reputation draws students, and the connections they form with faculty leave a lasting impression on alumni. In addition to a faculty member's compensation, an endowed professorship  supports their professional growth and research endeavors. They enable faculty to pursue innovative projects, attend conferences, and collaborate with peers globally. The College is grateful to those who have contributed to the development and ongoing support of these important roles.

Harry M. Clor Professorship in Political Science
          Tim Spiekerman, Professor of Political Science

Samuel B. Cummings Jr. Professorship in Psychology:
          Sarah Murnen, Professor of Psychology

Ashby E.A. Denoon Professorship in Neuroscience:
          Sarah Petersen, Associate Professor of Psychology

Bruce L. Gensemer Professorship in Economics:
          William R. Melick, Professor of Economics

Robert J. and Paul G. Himmelright Professorship in Economics:
          Jay Corrigan, Professor of Economics

Pamela G. Hollie Chair in Global Challenges:
          Yutan Getzler, Professor of Chemistry

Robert P. Hubbard Professorship in Poetry:
          Michael Leong, Assistant Professor of English

James D. and Cornelia W. Ireland Professorship in Music:
          Ross Feller, Associate Professor of Music

Dorothy and Thomas Jegla Professorship in the Natural Sciences:
          Ruth C. Heindel, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Philip and Sheila Jordon Professorship in Environmental Science:
          Siobhan Fennessy, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology

Harvey F. Lodish Faculty Development Professorship in the Natural Sciences:
          Peter Kropp, Assistant Professor of Biology

John B. McCoy-Banc One Distinguished Teaching Professorship:
          Kimmarie Murphy, Professor of Anthropology

Charles Pettit McIlvaine Professorship in English:
          Adele Davidson, Professor of English

James E. Michael Professorship in Playwriting:
          Wendy A. MacLeod, Professor of Drama

NEH Distinguished Teaching Professorship in the Humanities:
          Zoë Kontes, Professor of Classics

Robert A. Oden Jr. Professorship: TBD

John Crowe Ransom Professorship in English:
          Jesse Matz, Professor of English

William P. Rice Professorship in English:
          Travis Landry, Professor of Spanish

Donald L. Rogan Professorship in Religious Studies: TBD

Peter Rutkoff Distinguished Professorship in Diversity and Inclusion:
          Karen Hicks, Professor of Biology

J. Kenneth Smail Professorship in Anthropology:
            Bruce Hardy, Professor of Anthropology

James P. Storer Professorship in Asian History:
            Lin Li, Assistant Professor of History

Richard L. Thomas Professorship in Creative Writing:
          Ira Sukrungruang, Professor of English

Thomas S. Turgeon Professorship in Dance and Drama:
          Jon Tazewell, Professor of Drama and Film

Roy T. Wortman Distinguished Professorship in History:
          Wendy F. Singer, Professor of History

Wright Family Professorship in Economics:
          Daniel Kolliner, Assistant Professor of Economics