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Adjunct Instructors - College Writing

St. Norbert College · De Pere, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience teaching first-year writing and what your course usually looks like.

What they are checking: Real first-year writing experience, which the posting requires along with the graduate degree.

Tell me about a writing assignment that really worked with first-year students.

What they are checking: Concrete teaching success that shows they can engage students who may not like writing.

How do you stay current in rhetoric and composition?

What they are checking: Recent professional activity that meets the college's requirement for currency in the field.

What would you do

How do you handle a student who you suspect used AI to write their essay?

What they are checking: A fair, policy-based approach to academic integrity that still treats the student with respect.

A student comes to college writing far behind their classmates. How do you support them?

What they are checking: Meeting underprepared students where they are and connecting them to campus resources.

How do you manage the grading load of several writing sections without slowing feedback?

What they are checking: Practical strategies like rubrics and conferences that keep feedback timely and useful.

You may be asked to step in on short notice. How would you prepare to take over a section?

What they are checking: Readiness to fill last-minute gaps, which the posting says sometimes happens.

About the work

How would you connect literature and writing in ENGL 150 so students improve as writers, not just readers?

What they are checking: Course design that uses reading to build writing skill rather than treating them separately.

How do you give feedback on drafts that helps students revise instead of just fixing errors?

What they are checking: Feedback that teaches revision and argument, which is the heart of college writing instruction.

What does a strong thesis look like to you, and how do you teach students to write one?

What they are checking: Clear teaching of argument, a basic skill that first-year students often struggle with.

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The full job description

As published by St. Norbert College.

St. Norbert College, a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is accepting applications on a continuing basis for instructors who are qualified to teach ENGL 150 Literature and Writing and College Writing. Qualifications include a master’s degree (or higher) in English, rhetoric, composition, or related fields and demonstrated experience teaching first-year writing. As staffing needs arise, the dean of arts and sciences will review the pool and contact those applicants they are interested in interviewing. There are also times when adjunct faculty are needed to fill a last-minute void. Therefore, disciplines are better able to communicate their most recent teaching needs at the time of interviews. Minimum Academic Qualifications: The expectation is that individuals who teach at the undergraduate level will typically hold a master's or higher in the discipline or subfield in which they teach. Minimum Professional Experience : At least five years of professional experience in the field with demonstrated currency in the field at the time of appointment (work experience, publications, licensure, presentations, or equivalent within the last five years). All decisions are made at the discretion of the dean. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not automatically accepted to teach at St. Norbert College. As this is for a pool of applicants, it may take time before you hear anything. If a dean or coordinator of a discipline has already reached out to you to teach, please continue with the application process to confirm your interest. Interested applicants are invited to submit a current curriculum vitae, introductory cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse, and spiritually engaged community ( https://snc.edu/mission ). Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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