Instructor for Nursing (Part-Time)

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for part-time faculty to teach clinical and laboratory instruction in fundamentals, adult health, maternal-child health, psychiatric-mental health, medical-surgical nursing, and community health within the undergraduate program.

Faculty are expected to uphold professional ethics per the UIW Mission. The position supports teaching and professional activities as assigned with flexible course schedules and minimal benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely assessments; evaluate student performance via exams, papers, or skills assessment.
• Perform administrative duties for teaching and grading processes.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer questions (1 hour per 3-hour class).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies, including record keeping and timely feedback.
• Maintain respectful relations with faculty, staff, and students in and out of the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Instructional technology

Flexible teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Policies & compliance

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

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 Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing & Health Professions invites candidates for part-time faculty for clinical and lab instruction in fundamentals, adult health, maternal-child health (pediatrics and care of childbearing family), psychiatric-mental health, medical-surgical nursing, and community health in the undergraduate nursing program. 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.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses; evaluation of student performance is through either exams, papers, or assessment of student skills.
• Perform administrative duties as needed for teaching and grading processes.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• 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).
• 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 department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge 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 Education

Master of Science in Nursing.

Required Work Experience

Three (3) years of clinical practice in the field of nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the baccalaureate level.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Eligible for an unencumbered license as an RN in Texas.

Work Hours

Based on the course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

Posting Number UN1039PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 8

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Reports to

Dean, School of Nursing & Health Professions

Open Date

Open Date 06/22/2026

Close Date

Close Date 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

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
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 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 of Science in Nursing (MSN)?
  • No
  • Yes
• * How many years of clinical practice experience do you have in the field of nursing?
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 or more years
• * Do you currently have or are your eligible for an unencumbered Texas RN license?
  • Yes, have a current unencumbered Texas RN License
  • No
  • Yes, eligible for unencumbered Texas RN License
• * 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