Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Cell and Molecular Focus)

Working Title : Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Cell and Molecular Focus)

Appointment Type : Full Time

Purpose of Position : The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) beginning Spring 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment through Summer 2027, with the possibility of continuation. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to their success. A Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

We seek a broadly trained biologist with disciplinary expertise in any subfield of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and / or physiology. Applicants able to bridge their expertise with environmental science are especially encouraged to apply and highlight those connections in their letter of interest and teaching statement. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in our department and help advance our recent dual-enrollment initiative with regional high school teachers.

The VAP will play a key role in this initiative, which is focused on preparing high-school teachers to teach introductory college-level biology, by developing graduate-level coursework for the department's Master of Science in Environmental Science program in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to offer evening in-person and asynchronous online instruction to help support the growth and development of that initiative as well as our degree-seeking graduate students. In addition, the VAP will also help contribute to existing foundational and upper-level undergraduate courses in the department, with specific assignments based on expertise and departmental needs. The nominal teaching load for this appointment is 4-4.

Departmental Information :

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science (BCES) is composed of 34 faculty members and is housed in the $80 M integrated science building, which includes modern teaching and research laboratories and classroom spaces for faculty in multiple disciplines. The department oversees roughly 770 students in pursuit of a B.S. degree in Biology (with majors in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology, Integrative Biology, Organismal and Environmental Biology, and Kinesiology), a B.A. in Biology, and a B.S. in Chemistry (with majors in Chemistry, and Biochemistry), and works in conjunction with the Psychology Department to support the B.S. degree in Neuroscience.

Our faculty are committed to high-impact teaching practices, undergraduate mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines. The department also houses our Master of Science in Environmental Science program which, aside from our dual-enrollment initiative, provides a thesis and non-thesis M.S. degree track for students interested in careers and / or future graduate work in the environmental sciences.

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.

Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025. Applications received after October 20, 2025 will be considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

EEO / Diversity Statement :

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

J-18808-Ljbffr