Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Biology and Chemistry
Posted by: Christopher Newport University on Mar 13, 2019
Location:
Newport News , VAJob Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Biology and Chemistry
Appointment Type
Adjunct
Purpose of Position
Adjunct Faculty Members
(Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry)
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability undergraduate students at one of the most-selective public universities in Virginia? Christopher Newport University's College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Fall 2018 and/or Spring Semester 2019.
Biology
• Principles of Biology I Lab
Chemistry
• Introductory Chemistry I and II Lecture and Lab
• General Chemistry I and II Lecture and Lab
• Organic Chemistry I and II Lab
Christopher Newport University is committed to excellence in teaching in a student centered, 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 graduate course work in Biology to teach Biology courses or in Chemistry to teach Chemistry courses. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Candidates for hire are required to complete a University sponsored background check.
Departmental Information
The Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry is composed of 22 faculty members and oversees the major in Cellular, Molecular and Physiological Biology under the B.S. degree program in Biology and the B.S. degree in Chemistry with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Department is located in the $80 Million integrated science building, which includes dedicated research space for faculty and houses a vivarium, confocal microscope, real-time thermocycler, and other standard molecular biology equipment as well as over $1M of chemical instrumentation. For more information please visit: http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/mbch/ .
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
F54P
Application Deadline
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita or resume, and graduate transcript (unofficial is sufficient for initial consideration).
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/6391
EEO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Other Application Materials Other Application Materials #2 Graduate Transcripts Other Application Materials #3 Other Application Materials #4
Position Information
Working Title
Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Biology and Chemistry
Appointment Type
Adjunct
Purpose of Position
Adjunct Faculty Members
(Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry)
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability undergraduate students at one of the most-selective public universities in Virginia? Christopher Newport University's College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Fall 2018 and/or Spring Semester 2019.
Biology
• Principles of Biology I Lab
Chemistry
• Introductory Chemistry I and II Lecture and Lab
• General Chemistry I and II Lecture and Lab
• Organic Chemistry I and II Lab
Christopher Newport University is committed to excellence in teaching in a student centered, 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 graduate course work in Biology to teach Biology courses or in Chemistry to teach Chemistry courses. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Candidates for hire are required to complete a University sponsored background check.
Departmental Information
The Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry is composed of 22 faculty members and oversees the major in Cellular, Molecular and Physiological Biology under the B.S. degree program in Biology and the B.S. degree in Chemistry with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Department is located in the $80 Million integrated science building, which includes dedicated research space for faculty and houses a vivarium, confocal microscope, real-time thermocycler, and other standard molecular biology equipment as well as over $1M of chemical instrumentation. For more information please visit: http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/mbch/ .
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
F54P
Application Deadline
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita or resume, and graduate transcript (unofficial is sufficient for initial consideration).
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/6391
EEO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Other Application Materials Other Application Materials #2 Graduate Transcripts Other Application Materials #3 Other Application Materials #4
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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