Assistant Professor of Biology

Lyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position in biology at the assistant professor level beginning August 2007. Ph.D. required. Responsibilities include teaching introductory level courses in biology and advanced courses in genetics and molecular biology. The development of a research program involving undergraduates is expected. Additional responsibilities include academic advising and college service. Lyon College is an independent, selective, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is included among the country’s best liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Located in the Ozark foothill community of Batesville, the picturesque campus is 90 miles north of Little Rock and 125 miles west of Memphis. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current references to: Dr. Tim Lindblom, Chair, Biology Search Committee, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to tlindblom@lyon.edu. Lyon College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the nomination and application of women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups. For more information about Lyon College visit our website at www.lyon.edu.