Lecturer in Communications-SPS

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

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word is seeking part-time Lecturer in Communications for the 2026-2027 year. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing syllabi, and providing timely feedback to students.

Classes may be online or in person, with flexible scheduling to cover day, evening, and weekend sections. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate or Master’s in communications, has professional experience, and can work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• PhD/terminal degree with 18 grad hours in relevant communications
• Master’s degree with 18 grad hours in relevant communications
• One year of professional experience in the communications field
• Experience teaching adult learners

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi
• Design and update course content as needed
• Prepare and administer meaningful assessments for assigned courses
• Be available outside of class to help students learn
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• Maintain contact with the academic affairs team and participate in meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Deliver online instruction

Instructional technology

Flexible schedule

Intercultural competence

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate degree/terminal with 18 grad hours in comms

Master’s degree with 18 grad hours in comms

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.

UIW Mission

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.

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).