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Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
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Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
Appointment Type
Full Time
Position Details 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 clearly connected areas such as social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. The interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies means scholarship and teaching in the field would likely 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 aligned with their areas of expertise, especially those addressing the intersection of leadership with contemporary issues. Elective courses draw on an interdisciplinary perspective to inform the study of leadership.
Responsibilities & Expectations 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.
Qualifications 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.
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 wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to 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 is to be a 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. The campus features facilities and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. The university is located near family neighborhoods, historic sites, and cultural attractions, with access to beaches and nearby cities. 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. For details, visit http://www.cnu.edu
Posting Details 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 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.
Quick Link For Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19776
EEO/Diversity Statement Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
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6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
Appointment Type
Full Time
Position Details 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 clearly connected areas such as social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. The interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies means scholarship and teaching in the field would likely 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 aligned with their areas of expertise, especially those addressing the intersection of leadership with contemporary issues. Elective courses draw on an interdisciplinary perspective to inform the study of leadership.
Responsibilities & Expectations 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.
Qualifications 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.
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 wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to 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 is to be a 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. The campus features facilities and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. The university is located near family neighborhoods, historic sites, and cultural attractions, with access to beaches and nearby cities. 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. For details, visit http://www.cnu.edu
Posting Details 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 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.
Quick Link For Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19776
EEO/Diversity Statement Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
#J-18808-Ljbffr