Geology/Astronomy-SPS

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; San Antonio (TX); Hybride; USD 14 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in Geology/Astronomy within the School of Professional Studies. The role emphasizes teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels, online and in-person delivery, and collaboration with faculty to maintain curriculum outcomes.

Responsibilities include course design, assessments, and student support, with duties aligned to the UIW mission and SPS Dean's oversight.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver interactive lectures.
• Design and update course content as needed.
• Prepare and administer timely, 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 (1 hour per 3-hour class).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping and fair evaluation of student performance.
• 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.

Connaissances

Online teaching

Instructional tech

Flexible schedule

Diversity & inclusion

Policy compliance

Formation

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Geology/Astronomy‑SPS

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

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.

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 position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications

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

Posting Number UN1065PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

Reports to

Reports to Dean SPS

Salary

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

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

EOE

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).

Title IX

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.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Faculty)
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UIW Website
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • WorkplaceDiversity.com
  • HispanicDiversity.com
  • BlackJobCenter.com
  • WomensJobCenter.com
  • VeteransConnect.com
  • Personal Referral
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• If you selected other, please tell us where?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science discipline, as required to teach undergraduate courses?
  • No
  • Yes, Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science discipline
  • Yes, PhD with 18 graduate hours in relevant science discipline
• * How many years of professional experience so you have in the field of geology and/or astronomy?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 or more years
• * How many years of experience do you have teaching adult learners?
  • None
  • Some, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years
• * How many academic years of teaching experience do you have in this field at the college or university level?
  • None
  • 1 semester
  • 1 academic year
  • 2 academic years
  • 3 academic years
  • 4 academic years
  • 5 or more academic years