Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies

About Lyon College

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Located in the historic town of Batesville, Arkansas, Lyon provides a holistic educational environment dedicated to fostering critical thinking, ethical growth, and lifelong learning. We are committed to building a diverse learning and working community where all faculty and students can thrive.

Lyon College invites applications for a dynamic, dedicated, and student-centered Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies to teach remotely or in person. We seek an educator who is passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduates within a rigorous liberal arts framework.

The selected instructor will be responsible for teaching courses that may include:

• Communication and Technology
• Media Law
• Organizational and Small Group Communication
• Other upper-level communication courses based on instructor expertise

• Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate Communication courses.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and intellectually stimulating classroom environment.
• Maintain regular, scheduled office hours to support student success.
• Provide constructive feedback and timely grading on student coursework.

• Education:
  
  Master's degree or higher in Communication Studies, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a closely related field.
• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Mentorship: A strong commitment to student advising, mentorship, and supporting undergraduate academic development.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Pedagogy:
Familiarity with, and commitment to, liberal arts education and its student-centered pedagogical approaches.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically at jobs: