Lecturer in Philosophy; Academic Year

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Lecturer in Philosophy  Academic Year)

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Philosophy Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Philosophy within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Philosophy. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in this discipline as needed during the academic year.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction online as needed;
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day and evening sections as needed;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy or Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 18 post-graduate hours in Philosophy.

Required Work Experience

None specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.
• Ph.D. in Philosophy.

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

Posting Number UN965PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 4

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)

Open Date

Open Date 07/18/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report…