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Christopher Newport University

Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Arts & Humanities / Music, Theatre, and Dance

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA, United States, 23600

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Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Arts & Humanities / Music, Theatre, and Dance

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide the following:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
3. Graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening)
4. Contact information for three references

Review of applications is ongoing.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Member- College of Arts & Humanities / Music, Theatre, and Dance

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Adjunct

Purpose of Position

Adjunct Faculty Member: College of Arts and Humanities / Theater & Dance
Appointment Type: Adjunct – Music, Theatre, and Dance

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and beyond in applied music, dance instruction, and theatre performance.

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.

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. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu .

Posting Number

Posting Number F246P

Posting Date

Review Begin Date

Application Instructions

Please provide the following:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience
3. Graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening)
4. Contact information for three references

Review of applications is ongoing.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Graduate Transcripts
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for at Least Three References
  • Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Letter of Recommendation #1
  • Media File
  • Portfolio
  • Other Application Materials
  • Letter of Recommendation #2
  • Letter of Recommendation #3
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  • Letter of Application
  • Other Application Materials #2
  • Other Application Materials #3
  • Other Application Materials #4
  • 1 Avenue of the Arts
    Newport News, VA 23606
    P: (757) 594-7000
    F: (757) 594-7230
    hr@cnu.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr