Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry -  Lyon College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor of Chemistry beginning August 2022, with the possibility of starting January 2022.  Individuals with specialties in all areas of chemistry are invited to apply.  Special consideration will be given to individuals with a background in organic chemistry, and especially those with experience teaching undergraduate organic chemistry.  An earned doctoral degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.  Persons who are ABD with a completion date in the near future will also be given full consideration for this position.  Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses, with labs, in general and organic chemistry, with a possibility of teaching advanced courses in the applicant's area of expertise.  The successful candidate will also contribute to the college's liberal arts core curriculum.  

Experience at a small, residential liberal arts college as a student or faculty member is desirable.  Absent that experience, an understanding of the difference between a small college and a university and the desire to be on the faculty of a small college are important. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should send: a cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio, and names and contact information for three references to jobs@lyon.edu or to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317.

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 10,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.5 and an average ACT composite of 24. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Lyon College go to www.lyon.edu.

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 applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.