Assistant Professor of Economics
Appointment Type:Full Time
Purpose of Position:The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economics, effective August 2026.
Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and policy-relevant research. Preference will be given to candidates with specializations in macroeconomics, applied economics and econometrics. The successful candidate will contribute to the departments academic culture and provide service to the college, university, and broader professional community. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates who will not hold the PhD by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable. Departmental Information:The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University is composed of 9 full time faculty who seek to provide students an outstanding liberal arts education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics, with concentrations in economic policy, mathematical economics and international economics, and a minor in economics. Our faculty integrates the liberal arts with the core functional areas of economics and the quantitative competencies needed to address important economic and public policy challenges. Department faculty are dedicated teachers-scholars who emphasize high-quality classroom instruction informed by their research and professional activities. Faculty are also committed to providing students a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to add breadth and depth to the classroom experience. These efforts include involving students in faculty research projects, hosting internationally known speakers, and club-related activities that develop both professional and leadership skills. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit the departments website (
CNU Information: Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts 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 nations 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.
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Posting Date:09/05/2025
Review Begin Date:10/15/2025
Application Instructions :To apply, please visit 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 ).
This position will be posted until filled, however for priority consideration, please apply by October 15, 2025. 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. Quick Link for Internal Postings:EEO/Diversity Statement(s):
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