Lecturer / Instructor(s) in Economics

Full Time

The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University invites applications for two positions of Lecturer in Economics, effective August 2023. The position of Lecturer is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The ideal candidate will have excellent teaching skills and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of CNU by engaging students inside and outside the classroom. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory economics, intermediate economics, quantitative economics, and other upper-level electives in the candidate’s fields.

The doctoral degree in Economics or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Lecturer. Individuals who are ABD and will not hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment and/or possess a master’s degree in Economics may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University is composed of 9 full time faculty who seek to provide students an outstanding liberal arts education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics, a concentration in mathematical economics and a minor in economics. Our faculty integrates the liberal arts with the core functional areas of economics and the quantitative competencies needed to address important economic and public policy challenges. Department faculty are dedicated teachers-scholars who emphasize high-quality classroom instruction informed by their research and professional activities. Faculty are also committed to providing students a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to add breadth and depth to the classroom experience. These efforts include involving students in faculty research projects, hosting internationally known speakers, and club-related activities that develop both professional and leadership skills. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/economics/.

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in “The 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition,” Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience – great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 5,000 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Our Fall 2022 incoming class presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.76 and 1180, respectively. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as 2nd among public regional universities in the South and 5th overall, and has recently completed more than $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus.

Christopher Newport 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. Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. The University is among the highest ranked in the nation for its quality of life and innovative spirit. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the workplace. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

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10/16/2022

To apply, candidates must visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).
Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2022.Applications received after October 16, 2022 will be considered only if needed.
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.

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