Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion (Catholic Studies) (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Catholic Studies, effective August, 2018. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research with undergraduates. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The Ph.D. in Theology or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates who also hold a Masters Degree in Philosophy. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank and ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University is composed of 12 full-time faculty, 68 majors and approximately 100 minors. The department seeks a colleague with a strong commitment to both teaching and research as well as a dedication to working closely with talented undergraduate students. This department is particularly collegial; members of our faculty regularly collaborate on projects. Candidates wishing to know more about the program are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/philosophy/.

CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2017 freshman class of 1,290 students was selected from over 7,000 admission applications, and presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.8 and 1210, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University’s liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world.

Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. 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. 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. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial screening), a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three letters of reference.  Please visit http://cnu.edu/hr/employment/.

Review of applications will begin on, October 25, 2017. Applications received after October 25, 2017, will be accepted but considered only if needed.

Search finalist to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

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