Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Social Sciences​/Anthropology​/Sociology​/Criminology

Overview

Posting Details

Position Information:
Adjunct Faculty Member – College of Social Sciences / Anthropology / Sociology / Criminology / Social Work / Geography / GIS. Appointment Type:
Adjunct. Fall 2025 and beyond as needed for in-person courses.

The CNU College of Social Sciences is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual, in-person/face-to-face courses, as needed.

Teaching areas include:

• Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology – Sociology – Criminology – Social Work – Geography – Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Responsibilities include providing high-quality instruction and maintaining appropriate records for assigned courses.

• Earned graduate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevant discipline.
• 18 completed semester hours of related graduate coursework.
• Official transcripts required at time of hire.
• CNU-sponsed background check required.

The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology’s mission is to present the intellectual foundations of sociology, social work, anthropology, criminology and geography. It emphasizes core concepts, theories, research techniques, critical thinking, and clear expression in writing and speaking. The programs promote leadership and service to the community and Commonwealth. More information is available on the department site at: cnu.edu/academics/departments/sswa/

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. The university emphasizes honor, service, scholarship, and leadership and is located in Newport News, Virginia.

For details about the university, visit cnu.edu.

Posting Number: F146P

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Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:
1) Cover letter describing qualifications;
2) Curriculum vitae detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience;
3) Contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Quick Link for Internal Postings: jobs.cnu.edu/postings/11089

Christopher Newport University is an EO Employer and is committed to access and opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement will be provided where applicable.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Where did you obtain your Bachelor’s Degree (institution and city/state)?
• Where did you obtain your Master’s Degree (institution and city/state)?
• Where did you obtain your PhD (institution and city/state)? If in progress, provide estimated completion date.
• Are you a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Graduate Transcripts
• Contact Information for at Least Three References
• Other Application Materials
• Other Application Materials #2
• Other Application Materials #3
• Other Application Materials #4