Lecturer in Social Studies Education

Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027 Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Title Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027

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 Teacher Education Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Social Studies Education within the Dreeben School of Education for spring 2027. 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.

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 procedures, 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 deliver instruction 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 .

Masters Degree in Education, Social Studies, or related field.

One (1) year of literacy teaching experience in a Texas school system.

• Experience as a Social Studies department chair.
• Strong teaching skills.

Texas Teacher Certification related to elementary/secondary social studies

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN1057PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 01/04/2027

Reports to Denise Staudt

Salary $3000 per class with Master's Degree; $3200 per class with PhD

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date 03/31/2027

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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…