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Adjunct Instructors - History

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

Posted May 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

You might be asked to teach a world history survey one term and an upper-division course on African or Latin American history the next. Which areas can you teach well right now, and which would take real preparation?

What they are checking: Whether they know the honest edges of their expertise, since the dean needs to match people to courses quickly.

Tell me about a time you taught students who were only in your history class because it fulfilled a requirement. How did you get them engaged?

What they are checking: How they reach non-majors in core curriculum courses, who make up much of an adjunct's classroom.

What have you published, presented or worked on in history within the last five years?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the college's requirement for current activity in the field, not just a degree earned long ago.

What would you need from the department to do your best work as an adjunct here?

What they are checking: Whether they understand adjunct realities and can be self-sufficient while still asking for reasonable support.

What would you do

If the dean called you a week before the semester to take over a European history course whose instructor left, what would you do in those first few days?

What they are checking: Whether they can step into a last-minute opening calmly and build a workable syllabus under time pressure.

St. Norbert is a Catholic liberal arts college. How do you handle topics like colonialism or the history of the church in a way that respects students with different views?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach difficult history honestly while keeping a classroom where every student feels able to speak.

A student emails you claiming a grade on a paper was unfair. Walk me through how you respond.

What they are checking: Whether they handle grade disputes with clear criteria and professionalism rather than defensiveness or giving in.

About the work

How would you structure a lower-division world history survey so it doesn't become a race through dates and empires?

What they are checking: Whether they can choose themes and cut content, which is the hardest part of teaching a survey well.

How do you teach students to read a primary source critically instead of just summarizing it?

What they are checking: Whether they teach historical thinking as a skill rather than only delivering content to memorize.

How do you design writing assignments in a survey course so you can grade them fairly and still give useful feedback?

What they are checking: Whether their workload plan is realistic for a part-time instructor with possibly large sections.

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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 any specialization in history outside of U.S. history. Courses may include lower-division survey classes in world and European history; and/or upper-division core curriculum courses in European, Asian, African, and Latin American history. Qualifications include at least a MA degree in history, though a PhD is preferred. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis, should an opportunity arise, and applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. 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 as well. 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 and introductory cover letter. 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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