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Working Title
Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences - Psychology
Appointment Type
Adjunct
Purpose Of Position
Christopher 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 2026, and
beyond.
Potential Courses Include, But Not Limited To
Sports Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Introduction to Counseling
Departmental Information
The Department of Psychology at Christopher Newport University
includes 19 members who are dedicated teachers/scholars and
actively engaged in research and advising/mentoring students, while
working in a collegial atmosphere. The Department seeks to recruit
and retain a diverse community of scholars. The successful
applicant will join a team of faculty that integrates high quality
teaching and significant research involving undergraduates. The
Department has 577 students (480 majors and 97 minors),
constituting approximately 14% of all students atCNU. The
Department is housed in the College of Natural and Behavioral
Sciences in the 21st century Mary Brock Forbes integrated science
center with state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces. The
Department supports and works collaboratively with the
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and the Master of Arts in
Teaching program. In 2024, US News and World Reports ranked
CNU’s Psychology program among the “Best Undergraduate
Psychology Programs” in the nation. Candidates wishing to know
more about the department and its academic programs are invited
to visit thedepartment’s website.
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. Ourmodern, 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, visithttp://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Number
F270P
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
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.
Quick Link For Internal Postings
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20458
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
Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences - Psychology
Appointment Type
Adjunct
Purpose Of Position
Christopher 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 2026, and
beyond.
Potential Courses Include, But Not Limited To
Sports Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Introduction to Counseling
Departmental Information
The Department of Psychology at Christopher Newport University
includes 19 members who are dedicated teachers/scholars and
actively engaged in research and advising/mentoring students, while
working in a collegial atmosphere. The Department seeks to recruit
and retain a diverse community of scholars. The successful
applicant will join a team of faculty that integrates high quality
teaching and significant research involving undergraduates. The
Department has 577 students (480 majors and 97 minors),
constituting approximately 14% of all students atCNU. The
Department is housed in the College of Natural and Behavioral
Sciences in the 21st century Mary Brock Forbes integrated science
center with state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces. The
Department supports and works collaboratively with the
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and the Master of Arts in
Teaching program. In 2024, US News and World Reports ranked
CNU’s Psychology program among the “Best Undergraduate
Psychology Programs” in the nation. Candidates wishing to know
more about the department and its academic programs are invited
to visit thedepartment’s website.
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. Ourmodern, 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, visithttp://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Number
F270P
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.
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.
Quick Link For Internal Postings
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20458
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