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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.
CNU is committed to excellence in teaching in a students-first, liberal arts and sciences environment. 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. Candidates for hire are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Adjunct pay ranges from the rank of Instructor ($1,414) to Professor ($1,626) 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
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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