Job Description / Duties

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Musical Theater effective August 2026. This position is a full-time, one year visiting appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4.

The primary responsibilities will include teaching applied music theater voice, with the possibility of a secondary teaching area in classical applied voice. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the department curriculum as appropriate and consistent with experience and specialization. Additionally, the individual will support the production of cabaret programs in collaboration with the cabaret director.

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 faculty and 150+ majors. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, we offer a comprehensive array of major concentrations under both the BM and BA degrees. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit the Music and Theater department’s websites.

Qualifications / Required Skills

We seek a candidate with a terminal degree in a relevant field (Theatre, Fine Arts, or Music), or a master’s in a related field, and significant professional experience in music theatre performance. Preference will be given to those with additional experience in teaching undergraduates and classical music performance. Additional classroom teaching experience will also be considered.

Additional Information

To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (if applicable; photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, creative activity, 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).

Review of applications will begin on July 30th and continue until the position is filled.

Applications received after 11:59 PM ET on July 30th will be accepted but considered only if needed.
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.

Salary: Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 commensurate with Education and Experience.

Contact Information

Courtney Belmonte Wright
Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment and Administrative Services
courtneyb.wright@cnu.edu | facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu
757-594-9199

1 Avenue of the Arts
Office of the Provost
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA 23606

Employer Profile

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.