Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Social Studies Education for Spring 2027. The faculty member will teach courses per approved syllabi, prepare assignments, and assess student performance.

Duties include collaborating with colleagues, offering flexible day/evening/weekend sections, and maintaining records per policy. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Education or related field and Texas social studies certification, with one year of

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education, Social Studies, or related field.
• One year of literacy teaching experience in a Texas school system.
• Texas Teacher Certification related to elementary/secondary social studies.
• Ability to deliver instruction online and use instructional technology.
• Willingness to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer timely assessments for assigned courses.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• 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 fair/evaluative feedback.
• Maintain respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online instruction

Instructional technology

Flexible scheduling

Diversity & inclusion

Student support outside class

Education

Master's degree in Education/Social Studies or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027

UIW Mission

Position Summary

The Teacher Education Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Social Studies Education within the Dreeben School of Education for spring 2027. 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.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

1. Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
2. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
3. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
7. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction 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

Masters Degree in Education, Social Studies, or related field.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of literacy teaching experience in a Texas school system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Studies department chair.
• Strong teaching skills.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Texas Teacher Certification related to elementary/secondary social studies

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN1057PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Desired Start Date: 01/04/2027

Position End Date (if temporary):

Reports To: Denise Staudt

Salary: $3000 per class with Master's Degree; $3200 per class with PhD

Open Date: 09/14/2026

Close Date: 03/31/2027

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).