Lecturer in English

Position Information

Position Title Lecturer in English

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.

The Department of English invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of English within the College of Humanities Arts and Social Studies. The Lecturer in English teaches Composition I, Composition II, and World Literature Studies in the UIW core. 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 position is not benefits eligible.

• 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.

Master's Degree in English or Master's Degree in other discipline with 18 graduate hours in English.

One (1) academic year of experience teaching composition and literature courses at the college or university level, as evidenced by documentation of student evaluations.

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

UN1051PO

8

Part Time

Faculty

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Interim Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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

08/18/2026

03/01/2027

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 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.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Professional Reference Contacts

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
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• Other Document

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least a Master's Degree in English or a Master's Degree in other with 18 graduate hours in English?
  • No
  • Yes, Master’s Degree in English
  • Yes, Master’s Degree in other with 18 graduate hours in English
• * How many academic years of experience do you have teaching composition and literature courses at the college or university level?
  • Less than 1 academic year
  • 1 academic year
  • 2 academic years
  • 3 academic years
  • 4 or more academic years