Assistant Professor of Geography; Human Geography

Overview

Assistant Professor of Geography (Human Geography) – Full Time. The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Geography, effective August 2026. The successful candidate will join a department of 17 full-time faculty and over 400 students, with a focus on interdisciplinarity, collegiality, and community-engaged scholarship and education. We offer undergraduate majors in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work, and minors in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Geography.

We also host the university’s interdisciplinary Environmental Studies major and contribute to programs across campus, including a growing Health Studies program. A new undergraduate certificate in GIS is planned for the 2026-27 academic year.

We seek a broadly trained human geographer; the area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach courses across the human geography curriculum and will play a foundational role in our GIS curriculum, contributing to the new GIS certificate with a curriculum focused on GIS applications in the social sciences and environmental studies. The teaching load for tenure-track appointments is 3-3.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and in undergraduate research involvement. The position involves teaching across the human geography curriculum and contributing to GIS-related courses and programs.

A Ph.D. in Geography, Sociology, or a closely 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 Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University is composed of 17 faculty and offers majors in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work, and minors in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Geography. The department seeks excellence in teaching, promising scholarship, supportive collegiality, and the ability to inspire passion for research in our students. For more information, visit the department page at .

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution focused on teaching, scholarship, research, and student success. The university emphasizes values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU serves approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. The campus offers facilities and opportunities that support collaboration and discovery, with access to cultural attractions and nearby beaches and historic sites.

Christopher Newport University is committed to welcoming and engaging all people in the life of the academic community. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
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Posting Number: F257P | Posting Date: 09/03/2025 | Review Begin Date: 10/10/2025

/search to upload a letter of interest; current curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening); a one- to two-page research statement detailing your research agenda and how you plan to involve undergraduate students; a one- to two-page statement of teaching effectiveness; a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship, and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus;

and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required of applicants who reach the virtual interview stage. All applications received by October 10, 2025 will receive full consideration; later applications may be considered if needed. Finalists are required to complete a CNU-sponsored background check. Quick Link for Internal Postings: /19743

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement are included in the postings.

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Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Contact Information for at Least Three References
• Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
• Statement of Research Interests

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Leter of Recommendation #1
• Leter of Recommendation #2
• Leter of Recommendation #3
• Other Application Materials
• Other Application Materials #2
• Other Application Materials #3
• Other Application Materials #4