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Adjunct Instructors - U.S. 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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About your past

Tell me about teaching students who are taking U.S. history only because it's required.

What they are checking: Whether they can engage general education students who arrive with little interest in the subject.

What have you done in history 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, not only a past degree.

How do you stay connected to the department when you teach part time and aren't on campus much?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow department expectations and communicate, rather than operate in isolation.

What would you do

How do you teach slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction in a classroom where students bring very different assumptions?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach contested history honestly while keeping discussion respectful and grounded in evidence.

If the dean called you on short notice to cover a section of U.S. History 2, how would you get the course ready?

What they are checking: Whether they can prepare quickly and well for the last-minute openings the posting describes.

A student says your course is biased because of how you framed a topic. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, explain their evidence and keep the student in the conversation.

About the work

History of the United States 1 and 2 cover a lot of ground. How would you organize the first half of the survey so it holds together?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a survey around clear themes instead of a list of events.

Where would you end U.S. History 1 and begin U.S. History 2, and why does that dividing point matter?

What they are checking: Whether they think deliberately about periodization, which shapes how students understand the whole story.

What primary sources do you like to use in a U.S. survey, and what do you want students to get from them?

What they are checking: Whether they teach students to work with evidence and not only absorb a narrative.

How do you help first-year students write a history paper with an actual argument?

What they are checking: Whether they teach writing as part of history, which is a core goal of a liberal arts survey.

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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 U.S. 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. Specific courses include: History of the United States 1 & 2. 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 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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