Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry
Special Instructions
To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (if applicable; photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, creative activity, 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 November 30, 2026.
Applications received after 11:59 PM ET on November 29, 2026, will be accepted but considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
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.
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Instructor / Lecturer in 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 2027. 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. A successful applicant will teach courses that support our introductory and general chemistry courses for STEM majors and students pursuing careers in Nursing and Allied Heath fields. 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, support the M.S. in Environmental Science and CNU’s Teacher Preparation Program.
Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with Education and Experience.
Departmental Information
The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science is composed of 37 faculty members and is housed in the integrated science building (Forbes Hall) and the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) that include dedicated research space for faculty in multiple departments. The facilities house equipment and instruments including a transmission electron microscope (TEM), 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, a scanning electron microscope (SEM), 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 http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F283P
Posting Date
11/04/2026
Review Begin Date
11/30/2026
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (if applicable; photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, creative activity, 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 November 30, 2026.
Applications received after 11:59 PM ET on November 29, 2026, will be accepted but considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
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.
EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Other Application Materials
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Other Application Materials #2
- Graduate Transcripts
- Other Application Materials #3
