Christopher Newport University Newport News , VA 23606
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Working Title Adjunct Faculty
Luter School of Business
Data Analytics / Supply Chain / Operations Management Appointment Type Adjunct Purpose of Position
The CNU Luter School of Business is accepting applications from prospective adjunct faculty members to teach individual courses, as needed, in the following areas:
Business Statistics - introduces students to the strategic value of data and statistical analysis within the context of real-world business problems.
Students also learn the value of statistical information in making informed judgments and business process improvements.
Specifically, the course will concentrate on the application of statistics to understanding and improving business processes through the use of practical knowledge-based tools, regression models, process experimentation, and statistical inference. The student will also become familiar with different types of data collection and measurements. Requires knowledge and use of R Studio and Excel.
Data Analytics - the fundamental principles and techniques of data science and data mining, and we will examine real-world examples and cases to place data-mining techniques in context, to develop data-analytic thinking, and to illustrate that proper application is as much an art as it is a science. Requires knowledge and use of R Studio and Excel.
Operations Management
Supply Chain Management - deals with the management of the direct value adding activities across all the firms that contribute to the creation, manufacturing and delivery of a product. The objective of this course is to study and integrate the perspectives of different firms and different professional disciplines to develop a broader understanding of how to improve the performance of the entire supply chain.
Specific issues to be discussed include: supply chain design, optimization of logistic networks, inventory management, sourcing and supplier contracting, information technology, product design, and globalization. Management Science - knowledge or experience with the techniques and applications in this field. Requires knowledge and use of Excel or related software to solve course related problems.
Management Science
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 or an MBA and related professional experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Departmental Information
The Luter School of Business at CNU is composed of 24 faculty and offers four majors (Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing). The Luter School's AACSB accredited business curriculum requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for entry and attracts some of the University's best students. The business program offers opportunities for internships, executive mentorships, international experiences, volunteer work, and research collaboration with faculty.
The School launched a new Master of Financial Analysis (MFinA) program in Fall 2020. For more information, visit our website at http://cnu.edu/schoolofbusiness/.
CNU Information
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 4,500 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service.
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 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. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit www.cnu.edu./">http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F176P Posting Date 06/27/2022 Review Begin Date Application Instructions
Please provide the following:
Cover letter describing qualifications.
Curriculum vitae (resume) detailing relevant teaching and/or professional experience.
Graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening).
Contact information for at least three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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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