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Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Arts & Humanities / Music, Theatre, and Dance

Inside Higher Ed
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Working Title

Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Arts & Humanities / Music, Theatre, and Dance

Appointment Type

Adjunct

Purpose Of Position

Adjunct Faculty Member: College of Arts and Humanities / Theater & Dance

Appointment Type: Adjunct – Music, Theatre, and Dance

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and beyond in applied music, dance instruction, and theatre performance.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.

Departmental Information

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 faculty and 150 majors. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, we offer a comprehensive array of major concentrations under both the BM and BA degrees. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/music/ and https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/theater/

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. 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 http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Number

F246P

Application Instructions

Please provide the following:

  • Cover letter describing qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
  • Graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening)
  • Contact information for three referencesReview of applications is ongoing.Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Quick Link For Internal Postings

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18778

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

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