Adjunct Faculty Member – College of Social Sciences – Political Science

Position description

Have you considered the exciting intellectual challenges of teaching high-ability students at Christopher Newport University? 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, Spring 2026 and/or Fall 2026.

• Political Thought and Society
• Introduction to American Politics
• Introduction to Comparative and International Politics
• Public Administration and Policy
• State and Local Government

Christopher Newport University is committed to excellence in teaching in a students-first, 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 related graduate course work. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Departmental Information

The Department of Political Science at Christopher Newport University is composed of 13 dedicated faculty members whose research represents the core areas of the discipline including American politics, comparative politics and international relations, and political theory. Our 300 majors have produced research that has been nationally recognized, and many attend prestigious law and graduate schools and go on to successful careers in law, higher education, as well as local, state, and federal government. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, as well as three minors in Political Science, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, and U.S. National Security Studies. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit

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