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Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
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Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
The Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Leadership Studies, effective August 2026. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and an interest in conducting research with undergraduates, as well as in scholarship.
The department is committed to educating students to understand and practice ethical, responsible leadership and civic engagement. The University seeks productive scholars in Leadership Studies or a clearly connected area, such as social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. Given the interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies, a candidate’s scholarship and teaching should integrate expertise from a related field.
The successful candidate will be able to teach one or more core courses for the Leadership Studies major and minor, along with one or more elective courses. Core courses include: Self, Group and Leadership; Theories and Perspectives on Leadership; Leadership Through the Ages; Leading Adaptive Change; Values and Ethics in Leadership; and Leadership in Complex Contexts. The department is interested in faculty developing new elective courses that align with their areas of expertise, especially those addressing the intersection of leadership with contemporary issues. Electives draw upon an interdisciplinary perspective to inform the study of leadership.
Faculty expectations, in addition to teaching, include: productive scholarship leading to publications; advising of students; curriculum and program development; and university service. The nominal teaching load for tenure-track appointments is 3-3.
A doctoral degree in Leadership Studies or a related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank, and ABD candidates who will not hold the doctorate by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is desirable.
Departmental Information
The Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University is composed of 14 faculty and offers a second major and a minor in Leadership Studies, and a major and minor in American Studies. The Leadership Studies minor won the Outstanding Leadership Program Award in 2019 from the Association of Leadership Educators. The newly developed second major in Leadership Studies began in Fall 2020. Candidates seeking more information about the department and its programs may visit https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/lams/
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our vision emphasizes being 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. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 students and offers more than 90 programs. The campus is described as modern, walkable, and conducive to collaboration and discovery.
Christopher Newport University is committed to welcoming and engaging all people in our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in their profession. For further details, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Number
F258P
Posting Date
09/05/2025
Review Begin Date
10/01/2025
Application Instructions
To apply, please provide a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), 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, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025. Applications received after October 1, 2025 will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. Christopher Newport University is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities in the application process; contact the CNU Human Resources Office for accommodations.
Quick Link
For Internal Postings: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19776
EEO/Diversity Statements
Christopher Newport University is an EO Employer and is committed to access and opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX policies apply.
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The department is committed to educating students to understand and practice ethical, responsible leadership and civic engagement. The University seeks productive scholars in Leadership Studies or a clearly connected area, such as social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. Given the interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies, a candidate’s scholarship and teaching should integrate expertise from a related field.
The successful candidate will be able to teach one or more core courses for the Leadership Studies major and minor, along with one or more elective courses. Core courses include: Self, Group and Leadership; Theories and Perspectives on Leadership; Leadership Through the Ages; Leading Adaptive Change; Values and Ethics in Leadership; and Leadership in Complex Contexts. The department is interested in faculty developing new elective courses that align with their areas of expertise, especially those addressing the intersection of leadership with contemporary issues. Electives draw upon an interdisciplinary perspective to inform the study of leadership.
Faculty expectations, in addition to teaching, include: productive scholarship leading to publications; advising of students; curriculum and program development; and university service. The nominal teaching load for tenure-track appointments is 3-3.
A doctoral degree in Leadership Studies or a related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank, and ABD candidates who will not hold the doctorate by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is desirable.
Departmental Information
The Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University is composed of 14 faculty and offers a second major and a minor in Leadership Studies, and a major and minor in American Studies. The Leadership Studies minor won the Outstanding Leadership Program Award in 2019 from the Association of Leadership Educators. The newly developed second major in Leadership Studies began in Fall 2020. Candidates seeking more information about the department and its programs may visit https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/lams/
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our vision emphasizes being 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. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 students and offers more than 90 programs. The campus is described as modern, walkable, and conducive to collaboration and discovery.
Christopher Newport University is committed to welcoming and engaging all people in our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in their profession. For further details, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Number
F258P
Posting Date
09/05/2025
Review Begin Date
10/01/2025
Application Instructions
To apply, please provide a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), 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, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025. Applications received after October 1, 2025 will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. Christopher Newport University is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities in the application process; contact the CNU Human Resources Office for accommodations.
Quick Link
For Internal Postings: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19776
EEO/Diversity Statements
Christopher Newport University is an EO Employer and is committed to access and opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX policies apply.
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