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

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

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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.

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  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 the department’s website.

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

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