Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Social Sciences​/Health Studies - HEAL Program

Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Social Sciences / Health Studies - HEAL Program

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)

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 .

Purpose of Position

The CNU College of Social Sciences is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 and beyond:

• Health Studies
• Public Health
• Global Health
• Biostatistics
• Public Health Research Methods
• Capstone in Health Studies

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 graduate coursework in Public Health or a closely related field. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Candidates for hire are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Please note:
This adjunct position is for in-person teaching on our campus only. There is no availability for remote work.

Departmental Information

The College of Social Sciences is dedicated to better understanding the phenomena of human enterprise and social interaction and organization. Our faculty is composed of excellent teachers and active scholars. The enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduates can be seen in the courses faculty teach as well as their individual research initiatives. Faculty members are passionate about student success and are committed to making a positive difference in the lives and potential of our students.

CNU Information

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: 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.

Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.