Adjunct Faculty Member - Fine Art & Art History
Christopher Newport University’s Department of Fine Art and Art History seeks adjunct faculty to teach individual courses in Spring 2026 in the following areas:
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- 2D and 3D Design
About the University
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal-arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and student success. Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. The campus is modern, walkable, and features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community.
Requirements
- Earned graduate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevant discipline
- 18 completed semester hours of related graduate course work
- Demonstrated ability for excellent teaching
- Official transcripts required at time of hire
- Background check required
Pay
Adjunct pay ranges from $1,414 (Instructor rank) to $1,626 (Professor rank) per Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE). New rates for AY 26-27 are subject to change.
Departmental Information
The Department of Fine Art and Art History is housed in the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia. For more information, visit CNU Fine Art & Art History or call (757) 594-7930.