In 1841 he was appointed as professor of mathematics in the U.S. Navy. This proved the most important post for Chauvenet for it led him to be involved in the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
Sa 1841 siya ay hinirang bilang propesor ng matematika sa US Navy. Proved na ito ang pinaka-mahalaga para sa post Chauvenet para sa mga ito na humantong sa kanya upang maging kasangkot sa founding ng US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.