Lecturer in Philosophy

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

Position Title

Position Title Lecturer in Philosophy

Academic Year

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.

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 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.

Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty

This position is not benefits eligible.

• 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, 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 both in-person and/or online as needed.
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend 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 graduate hours in Philosophy.

None specified.

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

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN1001PO

Number of Vacancies 4

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

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

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

Open Date 03/13/2026

Close Date 01/31/2027

Open Until Filled No

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

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