Lyon College, a dynamic institution that is growing its undergraduate enrollment as it also

expands to create the first dental and veterinary doctoral programs in Arkansas, seeks

applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a research

background in biochemistry, beginning in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will have a

doctoral degree in bio chemistry or a related field, and evidence of a scholarly agenda

appropriate to Lyon College that could involve undergraduates. Responsibilities include

teaching introductory and general chemistry courses with labs, biochemistry with labs, special

topics, and seminar courses in chemistry. The teaching load is seven 3-credit hours courses per

year (or equivalent). The successful candidate is also expected to actively mentor

undergraduate students and conduct research in biochemistry or a relevant field. Other

responsibilities include serving on college committees, advising students majoring in chemistry,

participating in recruiting, curricular development, and assessment. College teaching experience

is preferred, and a commitment to liberal arts education is required.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church

(U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as a

commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area. It is named by

USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 600

undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an

average high school GPA of 3.7.

Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of

teaching philosophy, research statement; three references' names, addresses, and phone

numbers; and any other supporting documents (student course evaluation, etc). Application

materials may also be sent to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317.

Review of the applications will begin on February 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the

terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age,

disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to

comply with any federal or state law regarding equal employment opportunities. To learn more

about Lyon College, go to www.lyon.edu.