Clinical Faculty, SOM (Part-time)

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites part-time Clinical Faculty candidates to teach within UIWSOM at Brooks City Base Campus in San Antonio, TX. The role supports lifelong learning, collaborative scholarship, and learner-centered curricula under the Department of OPPI.

Part-time (0.2–0.4 FTE) with 8–16 hours weekly; typically Tuesdays/Thursdays on site. Requires DO or MD and completion of ACGME residency; salary around $41,000 annualized per contract year, contract year aligned with UIW

Qualifications

• D.O. or M.D. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency training program.
• Preferred: completed residency in primary care; 1 year post-residency practice.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Teach based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver interactive instruction using competency-based, integrated methods.
• Cover topics/skills: clinical reasoning, medical interviewing, communication, examination, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and procedures.
• Prepare timely assessments; ensure curriculum outcomes are met with faculty collaboration.
• Mentor or advise as assigned by the Chair; adhere to policies and timely feedback to students.
• Maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students; participate in meetings as requested.

Skills

Osteopathic medicine knowledge

Clinical teaching

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Spanish language ability

Education

DO or MD degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of OPPI (Osteopathic Principals, Practices, & Integration) invites part-time faculty candidates for Clinical Faculty, within the School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) at University of the Incarnate Word. The faculty member will operate within the UIWSOM framework of lifelong learning through collaborative scholarship, innovative educational excellence, and learner-centered curricula.

UIW Mission

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.

The position teaches out of the UIW's Brooks City Base Campus located at 7615 Kennedy Hill, San Antonio, TX 78235.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in designated area as needed during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Basic Instructional Duties

• Teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive instruction that involves the collaborative development and implementation of competency-based, innovative, and integrated teaching and learning strategies.
• Teaching activities include the following topics/skills: clinical reasoning, medical interviewing, communication, physical examination, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and medical procedures. Teaching activities may also involve interaction with standardized patient actors and simulation models.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned units.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Mentor and/or advise as assigned by the Chair.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge base and experience in individual's discipline as it relates to the practice of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge base of medical history taking and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of osteopathic philosophy.
• Knowledge of osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
• 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 Education

D.O. or M.D. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.

Required Work Experience

Completion of an ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) accredited residency training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency training program in a primary care specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, etc.).
• One (1) year of post-residency/fellowship clinical practice.
• Active use of osteopathic manipulation in clinical practice.
• Experience teaching OMT to osteopathic medical students, residents, and/or physicians.
• Experience with case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings.
• Experience in computer-assisted delivery of course content.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

Current board certification or board eligibility in specialty, with a valid unrestricted Texas medical license, or ability to obtain Texas licensure in a reasonable time frame.

Work Hours

Part time (0.2 FTE) 8 hours/week or 16 hours/week (0.4 FTE).All regularly scheduled activities occur at Brooks City Base Campus all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays or both Tuesdays and Thursdays.Work on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays may be considered; negotiable with the Chair.Faculty may work one day per week or two days per week; negotiable with the Chair.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

UN1025PO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Faculty

Reports To

Chair of Osteopathic Principles & Practice

Salary

$41,000 Annualized per contract year for 8 hours/week

Open Date

05/11/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

UIW equal opportunity statement

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).