Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer - Film; Academic Year 2025-2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Part‑time faculty are not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Position Information

Position Title

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 Communication Arts invites part‑time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Film within the School of Media & Design. Position will teach undergraduate courses in film. 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 open and will be used to hire part‑time faculty as needed for the  Academic Year.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach Film 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 processes 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

• Ability to deliver instruction online — ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching.
• 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

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in Film or closely related field.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year experience in the film industry or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in the field and/or teaching experience at the college level.
• Master of Fine Arts Degree in Film.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

Posting Number UN956PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

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 Media & Design

Salary $4,000 lecture courses-$5,000 studio courses or based on enrollment

Open Date

Open Date 07/01/2025

Close Date

Close Date 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Part‑time faculty are not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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 any…