Christopher Newport University
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
Christopher Newport University, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 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.
Position Information Working Title: Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies Appointment Type: Full Time Purpose of Position: 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 seeking productive scholars in Leadership Studies or a closely connected area (e.g., social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy). 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 major and minor in Leadership Studies, 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.
Faculty expectations include productive scholarship leading to publications; advising students; curriculum and program development; and university service. The nominal teaching load for tenure‑track appointments is 3-3.
A doctorate 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.
Required Documents
Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Transcripts
Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Other Application Materials
Other Application Materials #2
Other Application Materials #3
Other Application Materials #4
Address: 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606 Phone: (757) 594-7000 Fax: (757) 594-7230 Email: hr@cnu.edu
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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 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.
Position Information Working Title: Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies Appointment Type: Full Time Purpose of Position: 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 seeking productive scholars in Leadership Studies or a closely connected area (e.g., social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy). 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 major and minor in Leadership Studies, 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.
Faculty expectations include productive scholarship leading to publications; advising students; curriculum and program development; and university service. The nominal teaching load for tenure‑track appointments is 3-3.
A doctorate 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.
Required Documents
Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Transcripts
Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Other Application Materials
Other Application Materials #2
Other Application Materials #3
Other Application Materials #4
Address: 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606 Phone: (757) 594-7000 Fax: (757) 594-7230 Email: hr@cnu.edu
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