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Posted by: Christopher Newport University on Mar 13, 2019


Location:

Newport News , VA

Job Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Arts & Humanities / Fine Art & Art History

Appointment Type
Adjunct

Purpose of Position
Adjunct Faculty Members
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? The Department of Fine Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Humanities at Christopher Newport University is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Fall Semester 2018.
• Ceramics
• Digital Photography
• Introduction to Digital Media (Photoshop and Illustrator)
• 2d and 3d Design
CNU is committed to excellence in teaching in a students-first, liberal arts and sciences environment. Along with demonstrated ability for excellent teaching, candidates must hold an earned graduate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevant discipline, with 18 completed semester hours of related graduate course work. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Candidates for hire are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
3. Contact information for at least three references
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.

Departmental Information
The Department of Fine Art and Art History at Christopher Newport University is composed of 7 full-time faculty and 100 majors. The Department is housed in Ferguson Center for Fine Arts. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/fineart/.

Faculty Information
CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2017 freshman class of 1,290 students was selected from over 7,000 admission applications, and presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.8 and 1210, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University's liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world.
Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU , please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F46P

Application Deadline

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
3. Contact information for at least three references
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/6058

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

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Where did you obtain your Bachelor's Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? (Open Ended Question)
Where did you obtain your Master's Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? (Open Ended Question)
Where did you obtain your PhD Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? If this degree is in progress, please provide estimated completion date. (Open Ended Question)
Are you a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society? Yes No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Other Application Materials Statement of Teaching Philosophy Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Other Application Materials #2 Graduate Transcripts Letter of Application Other Application Materials #3 Other Application Materials #4 Contact Information for at Least Three References

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/

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About Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University, CNU, is a public liberal arts university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU is the youngest comprehensive university in the commonwealth of Virginia.

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