"Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences / Physics, Computer Science & Engineering"

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Position Information

Working TitleAdjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences / Physics, Computer Science & EngineeringAppointment TypeAdjunctPurpose of PositionChristopher 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 2022 and/or Spring Semester 2023.

Potential courses include:

• Introduction to Computing
• Software Packages – Business Applications (Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Introduction to Programming (Python)
• Physics Labs (various levels)
• Physics – How Things Work
• Astronomy

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 InformationThe Department of Physics, Computer Science & Engineering at Christopher Newport University employs 32 full-time faculty and staff who collaborate closely across disciplines. Together we offer six undergraduate majors and a Master’s program. The Department has a variety of laboratories in support of both teaching and research in cybersecurity, high-speed data acquisition, complex data analysis and simulation, communications, networking, robotics, and software engineering.

Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/pcse/.

CNU InformationSelected 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 www.cnu.edu./">http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberF173PPosting Date06/23/2022Review Begin DateApplication InstructionsPlease provide the following:

1. Cover letter describing qualifications.

2. Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience.

3. Graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening).

4. Contact information for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

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Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Graduate Transcripts
4. Transcripts
5. Contact Information for at Least Three References
6. Letter of Recommendation #1
7. Letter of Recommendation #2
8. Letter of Recommendation #3
9. Other Application Materials
10. Other Application Materials #2
11. Other Application Materials #3
12. Other Application Materials #4