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Adjunct Instructors - Statistics

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

Your background might be in math, natural science or social science. How does that shape the way you teach statistics?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their own lens and can still serve students from many majors who take statistics.

Tell me about a time a student struggled with statistics because of math anxiety. How did you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can support anxious students in a required course without lowering the standard.

What have you done in the last five years that keeps you current in statistics, through work, publications or presentations?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the posting's requirement for recent professional activity in the field.

What would you do

If you were called a week before classes to take over a statistics section, what would you need and how would you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the last-minute assignments the posting warns about without scrambling the students.

A student asks why they need to learn hypothesis testing by hand when software does it for them. How do you answer?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend conceptual learning in a way that convinces a skeptical student.

About the work

How would you explain a p-value to an introductory statistics student in a way that avoids the most common misunderstandings?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach the concept students most often get wrong, accurately and in plain words.

What software or tools do you use when teaching statistics, and why those?

What they are checking: Whether their tool choices fit students' needs and level rather than their own research habits.

How do you use real data in an intro course so students see why statistics matters?

What they are checking: Whether they connect methods to real questions, which keeps non-majors engaged and builds data judgment.

How would you teach the difference between correlation and causation using an example students care about?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a key reasoning skill memorable rather than just repeating the phrase.

How do you design assessments so students can't succeed just by memorizing which test to use?

What they are checking: Whether they test judgment about choosing and interpreting methods, not only procedure.

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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 Statistics. Qualifications include a PhD in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences, with a preference for candidates with experience teaching students at the undergraduate level. Candidates who are ABD with some experience teaching Statistics may be considered. 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. Therefore, disciplines are better able to communicate their most recent teaching needs at the time of interviews. 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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