Lecturer in Atmospheric Science​/Meteorology; Academic Year

Position: Lecturer in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)
Lecturer in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology  Academic Year)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Lecturer in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology  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 Department of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and Physics invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Atmospheric Science-Meteorology within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. This position presents face-to-face labs and/or lectures in undergraduate meteorology courses including Meteorology, Synoptic, and Forecasting. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.

Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty for 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.
• Incorporate the use of technology within lectures.
• Be available outside of class on a weekly basis to help students learn and to 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and teaching ability needed in atmospheric science and/or meteorology, including lectures and labs.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• 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 .

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science and/or MeteorologyOR Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the college level, with undergraduate teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students and using computers and advanced technology to enhance the educational experience of students, both non-science and science majors.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment to include daytime or evening classes.

Physical Demands

Typical of faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

Posting Number UN914PO

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, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Salary $2,900 - $3,500 per 3 hour course-Commensurate with experience

Open Date

Open Date 03/06/2025

Close Date

Close Date 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

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