Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Member-College of Arts & Humanities /English as a Second Language
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 Arts & Humanities /English as a Second Language
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 CNU College of Arts and Humanities is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following area in Fall Semester 2018 and/or Spring Semester 2019.
• English as a Second Language
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
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures ( MCLL ) at Christopher Newport University is composed of a team of 23 scholar-teachers who are committed to undergraduate education and to professional growth. The Department offers instruction in French, German, Spanish, ancient Greek, Latin, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese. Our programs include four majors, four interdisciplinary minors, and MAT degrees in Spanish and ESL . We are also strong supporters of study abroad: MCLL has sponsored numerous short-term study trips and, in conjunction with the Office of Study Abroad, advises students on longer-term language immersion opportunities. In addition to serving our majors and minors, MCLL has the privilege of working with a significant portion of the study body through the second language literacy requirement in the Liberal Learning Core Curriculum. They publish on a diverse range of subjects and welcome the opportunity to mentor students on independent research projects. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/languages/.
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
F61P
Application Deadline
Application Instructions
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/6536
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 Contact Information for at Least Three References
Position Information
Working Title
Adjunct Faculty Member-College of Arts & Humanities /English as a Second Language
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 CNU College of Arts and Humanities is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following area in Fall Semester 2018 and/or Spring Semester 2019.
• English as a Second Language
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
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures ( MCLL ) at Christopher Newport University is composed of a team of 23 scholar-teachers who are committed to undergraduate education and to professional growth. The Department offers instruction in French, German, Spanish, ancient Greek, Latin, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese. Our programs include four majors, four interdisciplinary minors, and MAT degrees in Spanish and ESL . We are also strong supporters of study abroad: MCLL has sponsored numerous short-term study trips and, in conjunction with the Office of Study Abroad, advises students on longer-term language immersion opportunities. In addition to serving our majors and minors, MCLL has the privilege of working with a significant portion of the study body through the second language literacy requirement in the Liberal Learning Core Curriculum. They publish on a diverse range of subjects and welcome the opportunity to mentor students on independent research projects. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/languages/.
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
F61P
Application Deadline
Application Instructions
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/6536
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 Contact Information for at Least Three References
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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https://jobs.cnu.edu/
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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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