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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 Social Sciences / Economics

Appointment Type
Adjunct

Purpose of Position
Adjunct Faculty Members Economics
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? The CNU College of Social 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 2019.
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
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.

Departmental Information
At Christopher Newport the study of economics combines analytical rigor, empirical skills and social relevance, with a special emphasis on public policy analysis - the ways we can influence leaders and effect positive change in the world.

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 2016 freshman class of 1,225 students was selected from nearly 8,000 admission applications, and presented high school GPA and SAT score middle 50% ranges of 3.5-4.0 and 1080-1240, 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
F17P

Application Deadline

Application Instructions
Please provide the following documents:
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.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/4923

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 Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Letter of Recommendation #1 Curriculum Vitae Other Application Materials Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3

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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