Adjunct Faculty Member- Luter School of Business - Marketing

Christopher Newport University, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Newport News, VIRGINIA
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Position Information


Working Title Adjunct Faculty Member- Luter School of Business - Marketing
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 in Fall 2022 and beyond:
  • Marketing Management – An introduction to analysis and management of customer satisfaction in goods and services markets by profit and not-for-profit organizations. Buyer behavior, market segmentation and product positioning, product policy, pricing, distribution, sales force and advertising management, and market research are examined in the contexts of strategy development, decision making, implementation, and control.
  • Database Marketing - This course exposes students to techniques and tools to convert massive customer data from varied sources into meaningful information. The course covers a spectrum of topics that include marketing metrics, web analytics, social media analytics, A/B testing, machine learning, and text analytics. The emphasis of this course is on interpreting and applying the results of data analysis to make real-life strategic marketing decisions. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SPSS or R Studio is needed.
  • Integrated Consumer Marketing - This course covers all of the aspects involved in designing the most effective and efficient marketing communication program possible to build and maintain customer relationships. Topics include consumer behavior, positioning, offer creation, creative processes-including message development, layout and design and creative testing, media planning and media selection, promotional budgeting and ROI. The emphasis of this course is placed on direct response communication and the design and production of interactive marketing creative materials. Professional or academic experience in advertising, public relations or direct marketing required.
  • Interactive Marketing – An introduction to the theory and practice of interactive marketing, including mail order, direct response advertising, measurability and accountability; lists and database marketing, and the cultivation of customers through interactive marketing. Emphasis will be placed on marketing strategies emerging from new technologies as well as an overview of its historical roots. Professional or academic experience in on-line or digital marketing required.
  • Digital Marketing - examines recent developments in e-business and considers the broad context of how consumers, technology, and marketing impact supply and demand. Particular emphasis is placed on constructing a framework for the strategic deployment of digital media in a consumer products marketing context. Topics include a survey of consumer digital devises, social networking, data surveillance, effective graphic design, and techniques in digital media production. This course partially satisfies the writing intensive requirement. Professional or academic experience in on-line or digital marketing required.
  • Consumer Research - Students will develop an understanding of the quantitative and qualitative research tools marketers use to develop consumer insights and make critical marketing decisions. Topics include the development of managerial strategies and the creation of marketing objectives, as well as the creation of consumer communications and the ongoing measurement of campaign success and brand health. Students will have the opportunity to practice various research techniques firsthand, and will work towards applying research findings to develop marketing recommendations. Appropriate professional or academic experience required.
  • Interactive Marketing Strategy - This course is a comprehensive examination of all aspects of the management of marketing. Mainstream marketing management concepts are taught on the premise that marketing is a universal management function with strong strategic elements that are operationalized in different ways in different parts of the world. Supported by a strong conceptual foundation, students’ learning will be directed toward practical applications in interactive marketing. The course uses the case-study method to apply concepts to business world settings. Cases will emphasize issues in interactive marketing. Appropriate professional or academic experience required.
  • Sales Skills – This course introduces students to relationship selling and sales management from an ethical perspective. It prepares students to intentionally develop and manage ethical business-to-business and direct-to-customer relationships through effective internal and external communication, collaboration, organizational culture assessment, change management, and identify and address conflict. The focus of the course is to help students develop skills and use techniques to understand and value behaviors of individuals and groups in competitive as well as collaborative situations.


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. 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
S​elected by The Princeton Review to be included in The 387​ Best Colleges: 2022 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 2021 incoming class presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.8 and 1213, 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 3rd among public regional universities in the South and 6th 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. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu .

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number F175P
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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