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Adjunct Instructors - Philosophy

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

Posted May 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What other courses in the St. Norbert Core Curriculum could you teach?

What they are checking: Whether they offer the broader coverage the posting says is preferred.

Tell me about your classroom teaching experience and how you've grown as a teacher.

What they are checking: Whether they have the evidence of classroom teaching the posting requires and reflect on their practice.

What have you done in philosophy in the last five years, like teaching, publishing or presenting?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the college's requirement for current activity in the field.

What would you do

St. Norbert is a Catholic college. How would you include the Catholic intellectual tradition while also teaching students to examine arguments critically?

What they are checking: Whether they can respect the college's mission and still teach genuine critical inquiry.

A student says philosophy is pointless because there are no right answers. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can show skeptical students the value of rigorous thinking.

How do you run a class discussion on a moral question where students strongly disagree?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep debate respectful and focused on reasons rather than personal attacks.

About the work

How would you design Philosophical Foundations, PHIL 120, for first-year students who have never read philosophy?

What they are checking: Whether they can make an introductory philosophy course accessible and worthwhile for non-majors.

Which texts or thinkers would you include in PHIL 120, and why those?

What they are checking: Whether they choose readings deliberately and can explain the reasoning behind their syllabus.

How do you teach students to reconstruct an argument before they criticize it?

What they are checking: Whether they teach a core philosophical skill rather than just opinions about big questions.

How do you design writing assignments that make students do philosophy rather than summarize it?

What they are checking: Whether their assignments build argument and analysis, the skills philosophy courses aim to teach.

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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 Philosophy. Required Qualifications include an MA degree in Philosophy and evidence of classroom teaching, 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. Specific courses include Philosophical Foundations (PHIL 120), though the ability to teach additional courses in the St. Norbert Core Curriculum is preferred. Courses will be taught in person, on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, WI. 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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