"Assistant Professor of Kinesiology"

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University invites applications for one tenure track assistant professor position in Kinesiology (Biology), effective August 2026. The Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Biology, or a closely related field is required for appointment. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to their success. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank and ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

The University seeks a teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education who will engage a diverse group of students in creative intellectual challenges. Individuals with disciplinary expertise in all areas of Kinesiology, with special interest in those with expertise in biomechanics, are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must be able to support the growth and development of our dynamic major in Kinesiology and teach courses such as Introduction to Kinesiology, Nutrition, Biostatistics, Biomechanics, Motor Learning, or Anatomy and Physiology and contribute to the Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology major. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to develop courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, teach lower division courses in our Liberal Learning curriculum, Honors Program, and support the M.S. in Environmental Science. The nominal teaching load for this appointment is 3-3. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain a research program that leads to regular publications with students and has the potential for external funding.

Departmental Information: The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science is composed of 34 faculty members and is housed in the $80 M integrated science building that includes dedicated research space for faculty in multiple departments. The University is excited to take ownership of a new building, the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC), with dedicated space for Kinesiology in Spring 2026, that will house equipment and instruments including 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, 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. 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.

Application Instructions: To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, 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, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu. 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. Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. CNU faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025. Applications received after October 15, 2025 will be considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.