Visiting Assistant Professor of English
Appointment Type:Full Time
Purpose of Position:The Department of English at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of English, effective August 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The position is renewable for one additional year.
The individual will predominantly teach freshman and sophomore writing seminars to help students succeed within and beyond the university. We seek a candidate with a terminal MA or MFA, or a Doctoral degree in English or a related field, and/or significant teaching experience in composition studies. A background in digital humanities, childhood studies, or linguistics would be an asset, though it is not required.
The Department of English at Christopher Newport University is composed of 23 faculty and 124 majors. Housed in McMurran Hall and offering concentrations in literature and writing. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit www.cnu.edu/academics/departments/english
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.
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Posting Date:02/24/2026
Review Begin Date:03/10/2026
Application Instructions :To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload 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).
Applications received after 11:59 PM ET on March 9, 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.
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20465
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
Visiting Assistant Professor of English • Newport News, Virginia, United States
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