Lecturer in English

Working Title : Lecturer in English

Appointment Type : Full Time

Purpose of Position :

The Department of English at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in English, effective August 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The rank of lecturer is an initial appointment, typically to a fixed-term contract of one year, which may be renewed at the sole discretion of the University. In the third consecutive year of annual appointments, a lecturer may apply for a fixed-term contract of three years. Following this period, qualified candidates may also be eligible for a renewable longer-term appointment. Outstanding performance in teaching, service, and research may lead to advancement in rank to Senior Lecturer and eventually to Master Lecturer.

The individual appointed to this position will predominantly teach freshman and sophomore writing seminars designed to support student success within and beyond the university. We seek a candidate with a terminal MA or a Doctoral degree in English or a related field, and / or significant teaching experience in composition studies. The successful applicant will be able to teach writing courses that prepare students for professional and applied contexts—such as medical advocacy, digital humanities, publishing and editing, linguistics, or childhood studies. A background in one or more of these fields will receive strong preference in the selection process.

Departmental Information :

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 andwriting. 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. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http : / / www.cnu.edu .

Posting Number : F261P

Posting Date : 09 / 17 / 2025

Review Begin Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

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 October 15, 2025 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.

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https : / / jobs.cnu.edu / postings / 19852

EEO / Diversity Statement(s) :

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

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