Lecturer in Music History

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Lecturer in Music History

Academic Year

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 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Music History. The Lecturer in Music History will manage all aspects of music history classes, working with the music history coordinator to insure consistency of curriculum. 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.

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

This position is not benefits eligible.

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 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.

• 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 .

Master’s of Music in Musicology.

• Experience teaching music history to both music majors and non-majors in a college or university setting.
• Experience teaching the European musical tradition and world musics in a college or university setting.

• Two or more years of teaching experience in music history at the university level.

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN1043PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 08/15/2026

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

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

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

Open Date 07/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

N/A.

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…