Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences - School of Engineering and Computing / Physics, Computer Science & Engineering

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Position Information Working Title Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences - School of Engineering and Computing / Physics, Computer Science & Engineering Appointment Type Adjunct Purpose of Position 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 Spring 2026, and beyond.

Potential courses include :

• Introduction to Computing
• Software Packages – Business Applications (Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Introduction to Programming (Python)
• Physics Labs (various levels)
• Physics – How Things Work
• Astronomy

Christopher Newport University is committed to excellence in teaching in a student centered, liberal arts and sciences environment. 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 course work in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science or another closely related field. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Candidates for hire are required to complete a University sponsored background check. Departmental Information The Department of Physics, Computer Science & Engineering at Christopher Newport University employs 32 full-time faculty and staff who collaborate closely across disciplines. Together we offer six undergraduate majors and a Master’s program. The Department has a variety of laboratories in support of both teaching and research in cybersecurity, high-speed data acquisition, complex data analysis and simulation, communications, networking, robotics, and software engineering.Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to visit . 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 : “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 . Posting Detail Information Posting Number F173P 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 at least three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

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 (757) 594-7145. Quick Link for Internal Postings EEO / Diversity Statement(s) Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.