Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economics, effective August 2026. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and policy-relevant research. Preference will be given to candidates with specializations in macroeconomics, applied economics and econometrics. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s academic culture and provide service to the college, university, and broader professional community. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University is composed of 9 full time faculty who seek to provide students an outstanding liberal arts education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics, with concentrations in economic policy, mathematical economics and international economics, and a minor in economics. Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. To apply, please visit

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/

to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and other required documents. Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

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