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Business and Technology Adjunct Opportunities

Universities of Wisconsin · Kenosha, WI · Part time

Posted Apr 2, 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 the listed areas, like accounting, data analytics, cybersecurity or marketing, are you qualified and ready to teach?

What they are checking: Whether their degree and experience match courses Parkside needs to fill.

How do you bring your professional experience into the classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they connect theory to practice in ways working professionals value.

Tell us about a time a class was not going well. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their teaching when it is not working.

How do you stay current in your field?

What they are checking: Whether they bring up-to-date content to fast-moving fields like data science and cybersecurity.

What would you do

How would you prepare to teach a course on short notice, using a syllabus someone else wrote?

What they are checking: Whether they can step in quickly, since adjuncts are hired as needs arise.

Many students at Parkside work or have families. How do you support them?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach students with busy lives without lowering standards.

A student submits work you suspect was written by AI. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle academic integrity fairly and follow university policy.

About the work

Walk us through how you would teach one key concept in your field to beginners.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their subject clearly to students new to it.

How do you teach online or hybrid courses effectively?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach in the formats the university may need.

How do you grade fairly and give feedback that helps students improve?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear grading practices for students.

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The full job description

As published by Universities of Wisconsin.

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: Business and Technology Adjunct Opportunities Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Adjunct Instructor Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Business and Technology Departments 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: • Accounting • Data Analytics • Finance • Supply Chain • Human Resources • Global Management • Management Information Systems • Quantitative Methods/Statistics • Computer Science • Cyber Security • Data Science • Economics • Marketing • Project Management • Sales • Web Development/Publishing Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in the subject area, if teaching an undergraduate class and a terminal degree if teaching a Master's level course. • Applicants with certifications such as a CPA and/or are in an advanced degree program and also have extensive experience may be considered. 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., Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, 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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