Lecturer in Communications-SPS

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

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word seeks part-time Lecturer in Communications to teach online and in-person courses for 2026-2027. Duties include creating outlines, delivering interactive lectures, updating content, and assessing students.

You will collaborate with faculty to ensure outcomes and be available for student questions outside class. MinimumQualifications include a Doctorate or terminal degree with 18 graduate hours in communications for grad courses, or a Master's with 18 graduate

Qualifications

• Doctorate/terminal degree required to teach graduate courses.
• Master's with 18 graduate hours required for undergraduate courses.
• Experience teaching adult learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outlines and teach based on department syllabi, delivering interactive lectures.
• Design and update course content; administer meaningful assessments.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside class to support student learning and questions.
• Adhere to UIW policies and maintain timely records and feedback.

Skills

Online teaching

Instructional tech

Evening/weekend teaching

Diversity minded

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree with 18 graduate hrs in communications

Master's degree with 18 graduate hrs in communications

Job description

Position Summary

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

Job Duties

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

• Doctorate Degree/Terminal Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach graduate courses.
• Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach undergraduate courses.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience in the communications 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

UN1042PO

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

08/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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).