Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Social Studies Education in the Dreeben School of Education for spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching, developing course outlines, and providing timely feedback to students in alignment with UIW policies.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education or related field and at least one year of literacy teaching experience in a Texas school system, with Texas Social Studies certification

Qualifications

• Master's 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved syllabi; deliver interactive lectures.
• Administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Collaborate with department faculty to meet curriculum outcomes.
• Be available outside class to help students learn (1 hour per 3-hour class).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and provide timely feedback on student performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Attend meetings with the department chair as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online instruction

Instructional technology

Flexible schedule

Diversity & inclusion

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

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.

UIW Mission

UIW Mission

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

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• 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 as well as 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 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.

Reports To

Denise Staudt

Salary

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

Posting Number

UN1057PO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Faculty

Desired Start Date

01/04/2027

Open Date

09/14/2026

Close Date

03/31/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).