Adjunct Faculty Member

Working Title:

Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Arts & Humanities - French/German/Spanish

Appointment Type:

Adjunct

Purpose of Position:

Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? The College of Arts and Humanities is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Fall 2025 and beyond:

• Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  
  

Along with demonstrated ability for excellent teaching, candidates must hold an earnedgraduate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevantdiscipline, with 18 completed semester hours of related graduate course work. Officialtranscripts 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) atChristopher Newport University is composed of 16 teacher-scholars who are committedto undergraduate education and to professional growth. The Department offers instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, ancient Greek, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. Our programs include five majors, four interdisciplinary minors,and MAT degrees in Spanish and ESL. We are also strong supporters of studyabroad: MCLL has sponsored numerous short-term study trips and, in conjunction withthe Office of Study Abroad, advises students on longer-term language immersionopportunities. In addition to serving our majors and minors, MCLLhas the privilege ofworking with a significant portion of the student body through the second languageliteracy requirement in the Liberal Learning Core Curriculum. MCLLf aculty memberspublish on a diverse range of subjects and welcome the opportunity to mentor studentson independent research projects. Candidates wishing to know more about thedepartment and its academic programs are invited to visit the department's website .

CNU Information:

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in The 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience - great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 4,500 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges guide as 2nd among public regional universities in the South and 5th overall and has recently completed more than $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus.

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. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit .

Posting Number:

F116P

Posting Date:

12/06/2019

Application Instructions :

To apply, please submit 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.

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EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

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