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Assistant Professor of Business (Tenure-Track)

Lyon College

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Business (Tenure-Track) -Lyon College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business with a focus in Entrepreneurship and experience and interest in Finance starting in August 2025. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing institution committed to inspiring curiosity and fostering deep thinking in
a liberal arts environment. The salary range is $55,000-$70,000, depending on a candidate’s experience.

Qualifications:
● A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business, Finance, or Economics is preferred. An MBA or a Master's degree in related fields combined with relevant professional experience will also be considered.
● Undergraduate teaching experience is highly preferred.
● A demonstrated commitment to liberal arts education is essential.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:
● Teach courses needed by the discipline and division, and college, including courses in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and other courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
● Teach a sequence of Entrepreneurship courses for the Business Capstone required for all Business Major and Social Entrepreneurship Minor seniors.
● Engage in a 21 load-hour teaching schedule.
● Work across disciplines to develop experiential learning opportunities for students in the recently-created social entrepreneurship minor.
● Contribute to the College's robust academic culture by engaging in appropriate scholarly activity and, where possible, involving and mentoring students in that agenda.
● Serve on college committees; advise Business majors; participate in recruiting activities as appropriate; engage in curricular 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 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. It offers a safe, vibrant environment and is 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, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
professional references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317, or electronically at 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. 

 

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.

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