Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Instructor / Lecturer of Chemistry Appointment Type Full Time Purpose of Position
The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry, effective August 2026. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Lecturer. Individuals who are ABD and will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment and/or possess a master’s degree in a related field may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.
The University seeks a teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education who will engage students in creative intellectual challenges in the classroom and lab. The applicant may have the opportunity to develop courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, teach lower division courses in our Liberal Learning Core, and support the M.S. in Environmental Science.
Departmental Information
The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science is composed of 34 faculty members and is housed in the $80 M integrated science building that includes dedicated research space for faculty in multiple departments. The University is excited to take ownership of a new building, the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC), with dedicated space for Kinesiology in Spring 2026, that will house equipment and instruments including treadmills, ergometers, body composition analyzer, a metabolic cart, a Biodex system, an ultrasound device for muscle and tendon imaging, a transcranial magnetic stimulator coupled with electromyography, and a force plate. We also have over $2 million in chemical instrumentation, including modern spectroscopy instruments, a high-resolution LC-MS, a 400 MHz NMR, GC-MS, HPLC, ICP-OES, DSC, spectrofluorophotometer temperature-controlled cell, confocal microscopy, real-time thermocycler, and a variety of molecular biology equipment, as well as a vivarium. The department oversees roughly 770 students who are in pursuit of the B.S. degree in Biology with majors in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology, Integrative Biology, Organismal and Environmental Biology, and Kinesiology, the B.A. in Biology, and the B.S. degree in Chemistry with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. The department works in conjunction with the Psychology department to support the B.S. degree in Neuroscience.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision:
“Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.” Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit .
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F272P Posting Date 02/25/2026 Review Begin Date 03/15/2026 Application Instructions
To apply, please visit to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to
[email protected].
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. CNU faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at
Review of applications will begin on
March 15, 2026 .
Applications received after
March 15, 2026 will be considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents - Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Graduate Transcripts
- Letter of Interest
- Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
Optional Documents - Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3