Lecturer in Biology-SPS

Position Information

Position Title

Lecturer in Biology-SPS

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 School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. 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.
Furthermore, this applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for  academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

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.
• Design and update course content as needed.
• 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 virtually).
• 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 academic affairs team and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction online and in-person.
• 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 .

• Doctorate Degree/Terminal Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in relevant science discipline is required to teach graduate courses.
• Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science discipline is required to teach undergraduate courses.

• One (1) year of professional experience in a biology field.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

UN1049PO

3

Part Time

Faculty

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Executive Director, School of Professional Studies

$1250 - $3500 per online class based on student count; $2450 per in-person class with Master's; $2750 per in-person class with PhD

08/25/2026

03/30/2027

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