Geology/Astronomy-SPS

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 1,300 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites part-time faculty candidates to join the School of Professional Studies as a Lecturer in Geology/Astronomy for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Faculty duties include teaching based on approved syllabi, preparing assessments, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure curriculum outcomes. Courses may be taught online and in-person; duties are assigned per term.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science to teach graduate courses.
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science to teach undergraduate courses.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver interactive lectures.
• Design and update course content as needed.
• Prepare and administer meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to assist students (1 hour per 3-hour class).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and maintain timely records and feedback.

Skills

Deliver instruction online & in-person

Instructional technology integration

Teach day, evening & weekend sections

Intercultural collaboration

Compliance with faculty policies

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science

Job description

Geology/Astronomy-SPS

UIW Mission

Position Summary

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 applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for 2026-2027 academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

1. Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
2. Design and update course content as needed.
3. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
4. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
5. Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or virtually).
6. 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.
7. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
8. Maintain contact with the academic affairs team and participate in meetings upon request.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

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.

Required Education

• 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.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience in the field of Geology/Astronomy.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN1065PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Desired Start Date: 11/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary):

Reports To: Dean SPS

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

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Close Date:

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).