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Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Social Sciences / Economics

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Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Social Sciences / Economics

The CNU College of Social Sciences is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and beyond: Principles of Microeconomics The Economic Way of Thinking Principles of Macroeconomics 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 Economics at Christopher Newport University is composed of 8 full-time faculty who seek to provide students an outstanding liberal arts education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics, a concentration in mathematical economics and a minor in economics. Our faculty integrates the liberal arts with the core functional areas of economics and the quantitative competencies needed to address important economic and public policy challenges. Faculty are dedicated teachers-scholars who emphasize high-quality classroom instruction informed by their research and professional activities. They provide students with a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to add breadth and depth to the classroom experience, including involving students in faculty research projects, hosting internationally known speakers, and club-related activities that develop both professional and leadership skills. For more information about the department and its programs, visit

http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/economics/ . CNU Information

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our vision is anchored in excellence and focused on students. The 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. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our campus features modern facilities and a close-knit community. CNU is committed to welcoming, honoring, and engaging all people in our academic community and encourages applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For more details, visit

http://www.cnu.edu . Posting Number F170P 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 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. EEO/Diversity Statement Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement. Notes

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