Lecturer in Social Studies Education

Position Summary

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.

UIW Mission

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.

• 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.

Denise Staudt

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

UN1057PO

Part Time

Faculty

01/04/2027

09/14/2026

03/31/2027

No

N/A.

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