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

Christopher Newport University • Newport News, VA

80d • Remote

About The 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, including Public Health, Global Health, Biostatistics, Public Health Research Methods, and 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.

Requirements

• Earned graduate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevant discipline.
• 18 completed semester hours of graduate coursework in Public Health or a closely related field.
• Ability to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
• Completion of a CNU sponsored background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching at the college level.
• Active engagement in research initiatives.
• Passion for student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual courses in Health Studies as needed.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching abilities.
• Engage in mentoring undergraduates.
• Participate in departmental activities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a community of scholars.
• Engagement in a close-knit academic community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree