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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 Natural & Behavioral Sciences / Physics, Computer Science & Engineering

Appointment Type
Adjunct

Purpose of Position
Adjunct Faculty Members
(Department of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering)
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 Fall 2018 and/or Spring Semester 2019. Potential courses include:
• Introduction to Computing
• Software Packages - Business Applications (Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Introduction to Programming (Python)
• Software Engineering
• Computer Ethics (writing intensive)
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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science or another closely related field. 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 Physics, Computer Science & Engineering at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 physicists, computer scientists, and engineers who work in a collegial atmosphere. The successful applicant will join a team of faculty that integrates high quality teaching and significant research involving undergraduates. The Department has a variety of laboratories in support of both teaching and research in high-speed data acquisition, complex data analysis and simulation, information science, remote sensor development, and multimedia graphics. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/pcse/majorsminors/.

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
F59P

Application Deadline

Application Instructions
Please provide the following:
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/6519

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

Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Transcripts Letter of Recommendation #1 Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Other Application Materials #2 Graduate Transcripts 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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