The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Economics, effective August 18, 2014. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Economics, excellent teaching skills, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of CNU by engaging students inside and outside the classroom. Preference will be given to candidates with fields and research in macroeconomics. Teaching responsibilities may include: principles of economics, intermediate macro-economics, upper-level electives in the candidate's field, and courses in the University's liberal learning curriculum. A hired candidate with a Ph.D. in Economics can anticipate an initial appointment of Lecturer. Individuals who are ABD and/or possess a master's degree in a related field may, at the discretion of the University, be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

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 2013 freshman class of approximately 1,275 students was selected from over 7,000 applicants with a middle 50% SAT range of 1090 to 1240 (Critical Reading and Math). 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.Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. CNU faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

Review of applications begins on January 13, 2014. Applications received after January 13, 2014, will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. CNU, an EOE, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, copies of graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Director of Equal Opportunity and Faculty Recruitment, Economics Faculty Search, Search #8496, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072, or mlmoody@cnu.edu