Lecturer in Biology

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 Title: Lecturer in Biology

Academic Year:

Job Type: Part Time

Number of Vacancies: 8

Reports to: Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Salary: $2,900 - $3,500 per 3‑hour course, commensurate with experience

The School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering seeks part‑time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. The Lecturer presents lectures and/or labs in undergraduate core biology, including anatomy and physiology courses and a variety of labs. 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 include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

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 and 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach assigned courses.
• 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.

Master’s Degree in Biology OR Master’s Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in biology‑related areas.

None.

Previous experience teaching at the college level, preferably biology courses/labs in the following areas: introductory biology for majors & non‑majors, microbiology, cell biology, ecology, and anatomy & physiology.

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).

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 the employee to promptly report any incident that the employee witnesses or receives information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.