Lecturer in Philosophy

Overview

UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Title Lecturer in Philosophy

Academic Year

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 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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Education Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy or Master’s Degree in a related field, with at least 18 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.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations None specified.

Work Hours Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN1001PO

Number of Vacancies 4

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

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

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

Open Date 03/13/2026

Close Date 01/31/2027

Open Until Filled No

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

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 incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.