What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty Member - Fine Art & Art History position at CNU's Center For American Studies?
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Position Information
Working Title Adjunct Faculty Member - Fine Art & Art History Appointment Type Adjunct Purpose of Position
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? The Department of Fine Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Humanities at Christopher Newport University is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Spring 2026.
Adjunct pay ranges from the rank of Instructor ($1,421) to Professor ($1,634) per Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE). New rates for the AY 26-27 are subject to change.
Departmental Information
For more information about our department and facilities, visit: CNU Fine Art & Art History,Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia. (757) 594-7930.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”
Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F267P Posting Date 11/03/2025 Review Begin Date Application Instructions
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20118 EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Position Information
Working Title Adjunct Faculty Member - Fine Art & Art History Appointment Type Adjunct Purpose of Position
Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? The Department of Fine Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Humanities at Christopher Newport University is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Spring 2026.
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- 2d and 3d Design
Adjunct pay ranges from the rank of Instructor ($1,421) to Professor ($1,634) per Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE). New rates for the AY 26-27 are subject to change.
Departmental Information
For more information about our department and facilities, visit: CNU Fine Art & Art History,Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia. (757) 594-7930.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”
Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F267P Posting Date 11/03/2025 Review Begin Date Application Instructions
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Cover letter describing qualifications
- Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
- Contact information for at least three references
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20118 EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Curriculum Vitae
- Media File
- Portfolio
- Other Application Materials
- DD214
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Other Application Materials #2
- Graduate Transcripts
- Letter of Application
- Other Application Materials #3
- Other Application Materials #4
- Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment
- Statement of Research Interests