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

Overview

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

Working Title:

Adjunct Faculty Member
- College of Arts and Humanities / 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.

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  and /

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Number F246P. Posting Date. Review Begin Date. 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 references

Review of applications is ongoing. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

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EEO/Diversity Statement(s):
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for at Least Three References

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other Application Materials
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Letter of Application
• Other Application Materials #2
• Other Application Materials #3
• Other Application Materials #4