Position Information
Position Title Lecturer in Arabic (2023-2024 Academic Year)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences invites candidates for Lecturer in Arabic.
Position will teach first-year Arabic courses and/or any other Arabic 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 faulty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations.
These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits
Essential Functions
Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
Adhere to all UIW 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.
Be available outside class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
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.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Native or near-native fluency in Arabic;
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 Degree in Arabic or Master’s in a related field with at least 18 post-graduate hours in Arabic.
Required Work Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.
D.
in Arabic;
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 course assignment.
Physical Demands
None specified.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN697PO
Number of Vacancies 8
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (doctoral degree)
Open Date 02/16/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
EOE
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).
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