Ohio Wesleyan University 2026 Faculty Cohort at InsideHigherEd

Ohio Wesleyan seeks to further strengthen its commitment to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity by filling six tenure-track positions for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The OWU 2026 faculty cohort will join an active academic community dedicated to student success and scholarship with extensive opportunities for faculty development and mentoring from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Incoming faculty benefit from strong institutional support, including the opportunity to apply for start-up funding, a pre-tenure sabbatical, and extensive opportunities for student-faculty collaboration through the Summer Scholarship Research Program and our signature experience, the OWU Connection. New faculty have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the Ohio Five and GLCA consortia.

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600+ students from across the nation and around the world. The college's signature program, the OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. 

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.

Faculty Positions for Fall 2026

Ohio Wesleyan is hiring in the following areas. To apply, click below:

• Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry – Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
• Assistant Professor in the Department of English – Creative Writing
• Assistant Professor in the Department of History – Modern U.S. History
• Assistant Professor in the Department of History – Modern World History
• Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Communication – Communication
• Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science – Computer Science

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