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Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies

Lyon College


Job Location:

Batesville, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Position Summary
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.


Course Load & Offerings
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


Key Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
Education: Masters 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.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically at
:
1. A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
2. A compelling cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy and specific areas of
expertise
3. Contact information for three professional references


Required Experience:

IC


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Lyon College is an independent, residential, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college located in Batesville, Arkansas. Come experience Lyon education at one of the best private colleges in Arkansas!

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