Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences - Psychology

Position Information

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 for adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses as needed in Fall 2026 and beyond.

• Sports Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Introduction to Counseling
• Other courses within the department as needed

The Department of Psychology at Christopher Newport University includes 19 faculty members who are dedicated teachers, scholars, and active mentors. The department has 577 students (480 majors and 97 minors), comprising approximately 14% of all CNU students. It is housed in the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences within the Mary Brock Forbes Integrated Science Center, offering state‑of‑the‑art teaching and research spaces.

The department collaborates closely with the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and the Master of Arts in Teaching program. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked CNU’s Psychology program among the “Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs” in the nation.

• 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.

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 .

Review of applications will begin immediately. Submit the required materials through the CNU job portal. The position may close once a suitable candidate is identified.