Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry

Christopher Newport University; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry, effective August 2027. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The Ph.D.

in Chemistry or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Lecturer. ABD and master's candidates may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. The successful candidate will teach introductory and general chemistry courses for STEM

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required for Lecturer.
• ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for Instructor.
• Experience teaching introductory and general chemistry to STEM majors.
• Ability to develop courses in area of expertise and support core liberal learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and general chemistry courses for STEM majors.
• Develop courses in your area of expertise and support related programs.
• Assist with the M.S. in Environmental Science and Teacher Preparation Program.

Education

PhD in Chemistry or closely related field

ABD status considered for Instructor

Master's degree in a related field may be considered for Instructor

Job description

Position Information

Working Title

Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry

Appointment Type

Full Time

Purpose of Position

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Instructor / Lecturer in Chemistry, effective August 2027. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Lecturer. Individuals who are ABD and will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment and/or possess a master’s degree in a related field may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

The University seeks a teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education who will engage students in creative intellectual challenges in the classroom and lab. A successful applicant will teach courses that support our introductory and general chemistry courses for STEM majors and students pursuing careers in Nursing and Allied Heath fields. The applicant may have the opportunity to develop courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, teach lower division courses in our Liberal Learning Core, support the M.S. in Environmental Science and CNU’s Teacher Preparation Program.
Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with Education and Experience.

Departmental Information

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science is composed of 37 faculty members and is housed in the integrated science building (Forbes Hall) and the Science and Engineering Research Center ( SERC ) that include dedicated research space for faculty in multiple departments. The facilities house equipment and instruments including a transmission electron microscope ( TEM ), 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, a scanning electron microscope ( SEM ), 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. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu .

Posting Number

Posting Number F283P

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/04/2026

Review Begin Date

Review Begin Date 11/30/2026

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Other Application Materials
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Other Application Materials #2
• Graduate Transcripts
• Other Application Materials #3

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