Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Tenure-Track) Contract

istant Professor of Philosophy (Tenure-Track)

Lyon College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Philosophy position, starting in August 2025. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing institution
committed to inspiring curiosity. The salary range is $52,000-$62,000, depending on a candidate’s experience.

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree and broad training in philosophy.
• An understanding of teaching
  at a small liberal arts college.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.
• Must be able to teach an introductory
  level ethics course.
• Ability to teach survey courses in World Philosophies and World Religions is preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach courses needed by the
  discipline, division, and college, including survey courses andcourses in the candidates area(s) of expertise.
• Engage in a 21
  load-hour teaching schedule.
• Pursue an active scholarly and research agenda.
• Serve on college committees and participate
  in college governance; serve as an academicadviser (starting in the second year); participate in recruiting activities as appropriate;
  engage incurricular development and assessment efforts; and engage with the surrounding community.

About Lyon
College

Lyon College is a selective private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in
thehistoric town of Batesville, Arkansas. Home to more than 660 students from 30 states and 18 countries, theCollege is renowned for its
inclusive and nurturing academic community. Batesville, with a population of11,000, was named the Best City to Live in Arkansas by USA
Today. It offers a safe, vibrant environment and isa regional hub for commercial, medical, and social activities.Why Lyon?At Lyon, we
prioritize excellent teaching, inclusive environments, and the persistence and success of our students and faculty. We support innovative
teaching, meaningful research, and professional development in a close-knit academic community. Our liberal arts foundation encourages
students to think critically about their place in the world and explore diverse perspectives.

Application
Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for threeprofessional
references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317, or electronically athttps://www.lyon.edu/employment. Applications received by January 15 will be
given full consideration.

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 commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub
for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 650
undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested
candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box
2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.