Geology​/Astronomy-SPS

Position Title

Position Title Geology/Astronomy‑SPS

Academic Year

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 Geology/Astronomy. 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.
• 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 the field of Geology/Astronomy.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN1065PO

Number of Vacancies 3

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

Reports to Dean SPS

Salary $1,250 - $3,500 (based on student count)

Open Date 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

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