Lecturer in Biology-SPS

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

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. The pool will remain online to hire for the 2026-2027 academic year; part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

Openings include online and in-person courses with compensation per class. Position requires doctoral or master's credentials in a relevant science, plus at least one year of biology experience and ability to teach adult learners.

Qualifications

• Doctorate/Terminal degree in relevant science discipline required to teach graduate courses.
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant science discipline required to teach undergraduate courses.
• One year of professional experience in a biology field; experience teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved syllabi; deliver interactive lectures.
• Design and update course content as needed.
• Prepare and administer timely assessments for assigned courses.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes.
• 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 evaluation.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Online and in-person instruction

Instructional technology

Teaching adults

Flexibility in schedule

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Doctorate/Terminal degree in relevant science

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

Job description

UIW Mission

The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. 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.

Position Summary

The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. 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

• 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.

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 a biology field.
• 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: UN1049PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Reports To: Executive Director, School of Professional Studies

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

08/25/2026

Close Date

03/30/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

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).