Lecturer Criminal Justice-SPS

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) invites qualified applicants to join its School of Professional Studies as a part-time Lecturer in Criminal Justice. Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach online and in mixed formats during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities include designing courses, delivering engaging lectures, assessing student work, and collaborating with faculty to maintain curriculum standards.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Criminal Justice in a college or university setting.
• Graduate Instruction: Doctorate in Criminal Justice, or Doctorate in another discipline with at least 18 hours in Criminal Justice.
• Undergraduate Instruction: Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, or Master's Degree in another discipline with at least 18 hours in Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• May be given the opportunity to design and update courses 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).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures and provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

Deliver online instruction

Instructional technology

Evening/weekend teaching

Diversity and inclusion

Compliance with policies

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice

Master's in Criminal Justice

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer, Criminal Justice. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

UIW Mission

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

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• May be given the opportunity to design and update courses 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 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 other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver all instruction online.
• 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

• Graduate Instruction:Doctorate in Criminal Justice, or Doctorate in another discipline with at least 18 hours in Criminal Justice.
• Undergraduate Instruction:Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, or Master's Degree in another discipline with at least 18 hours in Criminal Justice.

Required Work Experience

Experience teaching Criminal Justice in a college or university setting. Note that relevant training/teaching experience in other settings or significant industry experience in this field will be considered in lieu of said required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN1035PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Reports To: Dean SPS

Salary: $1250 - $3500 per online class based on student count; $2450 per in-person class with Master's; $2750 per in-person class with PhD

Open Date: 06/24/2026

Close Date: 04/30/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant N/A.

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).