Assistant Professor of Psychology (Tenure-Track) Lyon College – Batesville, Arkansas

Lyon College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning in August 2025. Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in social and/or personality psychology and teaching experience at the undergraduate level. The salary range is $52,000-$61,000, depending on a candidate’s experience. Applicants who will have completed all degree requirements by the start date will be considered. Successful candidates should have a desire to work at a small liberal arts college as well as familiarity with and enthusiasm for liberal arts education.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

Teach introductory and advanced social or personality psychology, introductory psychology, and research methods or statistics. Engage in a 21 load-hour teaching schedule annually. Contribute to the College's robust undergraduate research culture by mentoring students and maintaining a scholarly agenda that involves them. Serve on College committees, advise psychology majors, and participate in recruiting, curricular development, and assessment efforts. Engage in service beyond the campus.

About Lyon College
Lyon College is a selective private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), located in the historic town of Batesville, Arkansas. Home to more than 660 students from 30 states and 18 countries, the College is renowned for its inclusive and nurturing academic community. Batesville, with a population of 11,000, was named the Best City to Live in Arkansas by USA Today, offering a safe, vibrant environment and serving as a 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 and the items listed below to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317, or electronically.

 a curriculum vitae. a statement regarding teaching philosophy, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as summaries of teaching evaluations (if available); a statement of research interests that outlines research goals and discusses the potential for undergraduate student involvement in the research. names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Join us at Lyon College and be the difference in shaping the future of curious and dedicated students!

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. 

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.