Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies

Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies

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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 committed to educating students to understand and practice ethical, responsible leadership and civic engagement. The University is seeking productive scholars in Leadership Studies, or a clearly connected area such as social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. Given the interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies, a candidate’s scholarship and teaching in the field would likely integrate expertise from a related field.

Core courses:

• Self, Group and Leadership
• Theories and Perspectives on Leadership
• Leadership Through the Ages
• Leading Adaptive Change
• Values and Ethics in Leadership
• Leadership in Complex Contexts

Faculty expectations include:

• Productive scholarship leading to publications
• Advising of students
• Curriculum and program development
• 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.

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 the Fall 2020 semester.

Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit .

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Number: F258P
Posting Date: 09/05/2025
Review Begin Date: 10/01/2025

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…