Lecturer in Spanish

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Spanish within the Department of Modern Languages at UIW. The position involves teaching first-year Spanish and other courses as needed, upholding the highest ethical standards in line with the UIW Mission.

This applicant pool will be used to hire qualified part-time faculty during the academic year, with courses possibly including online instruction as needed and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Spanish or Master's in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish.
• One year of undergraduate teaching experience with documentation of student evaluations.
• Ph.D. in Spanish (preferred).
• Two years' undergraduate teaching experience with documentation of student evaluations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; 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 class to help students learn and answer questions (1 hour per 3-hour class).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping and feedback to students.
• Maintain respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and beyond the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Native Spanish fluency

Online instruction ability

Instructional technology usage

Teaching in schedule flexibility

Diversity and inclusion

Education

MA in Spanish or related with 18 graduate hours in Spanish

PhD in Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Modern Languages invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Spanish within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach first-year Spanish courses and/or any other Spanish courses as needed. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and teaching responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the academic year.

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 class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to all 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 beyond the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish;
• 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

Master of Arts in Spanish or Master's in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish;
• Two (2) years' successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on courses assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

UN993PO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Faculty

Reports To

Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Salary

$2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)

Open Date

02/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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).