University of the Incarnate Word hiring Lecturer in English (2023-2024 Academic Year) in San Antonio, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Position DetailsPosition Information

Position Title Lecturer in English (2023-2024 Academic Year)

UIW MissionUniversity 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.

Position SummaryThe Department of English invites 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.

This applicant pool will remain online during the academic year and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.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.

BenefitsEssential Functions

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Adhere to UIW 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.
• 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).
• 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.

QualificationsKnowledge 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 .

Required EducationMaster’s Degree in English.

Required Work ExperienceTeaching experience in composition and literature courses at the college or university level, as evidenced by documentation of student evaluations.

Preferred QualificationsPh.D. In English.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or RegistrationsNone specified.

Work HoursBased on course assignment.

Physical DemandsNone specified.

Posting DetailsPosting Details

Posting Number UN732PO

Number of Vacancies 8

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 08/01/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (doctoral degree)

Open Date 04/27/2023

Close Date 05/31/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to ApplicantEOEUIW 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 circ*mstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

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