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Arts & Theatre Adjunct Opportunities

Universities of Wisconsin · Kenosha, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 16, 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

Which of these areas could you teach, and which specific courses would you be ready to step into?

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest about their subject fit so the department can place them in the right course.

Tell me about a time you taught students who were not majors in your subject. How did you keep them engaged?

What they are checking: Whether they can reach general education students who may be taking the class only to meet a requirement.

Tell me about a class that did not go the way you planned. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on their own teaching and adjust instead of blaming the students.

What would you do

If you were called a few weeks before a semester to take over a course, how would you get ready?

What they are checking: Whether they can prepare quickly for an as-needed assignment without lowering the quality of the course.

UW-Parkside serves many first-generation and working students. How would that shape the way you teach?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for students balancing jobs and families instead of assuming a traditional student schedule.

A student misses several classes and is falling behind halfway through the term. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they reach out early and connect students to campus support rather than waiting until grades are final.

As an adjunct you may not be on campus often. How do you stay connected to the department and its expectations?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow department learning outcomes and communicate with the chair, not teach in isolation.

About the work

How do you give feedback on a performance, a piece of writing or a creative project that is not working yet?

What they are checking: Whether they can critique student work honestly while keeping students willing to try again.

How do you design assignments and grading so students know exactly what is expected?

What they are checking: Whether they use clear rubrics and expectations, which reduces grade disputes and helps students succeed.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Arts & Theatre Adjunct Opportunities Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Adjunct Instructor Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Arts & Theatre Adjunct Opportunities invite applications for temporary/part-time adjunct instructors to teach on an as-needed basis. This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications. Key Job Responsibilities: Adjunct instructors may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas, depending on departmental needs: • Art • Communication • English • Graphic Design • Liberal Studies • Music • Spanish • Theatre Arts Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in the subject area OR • Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject area How to Apply: To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application: • Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position and specifying the teaching area(s) you are applying to (e.g., Art, Liberal Studies, Music etc.) • Curriculum Vitae (Resume) This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications. Legal Notices and Important Information Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.  (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin  Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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