Lecturer in English (2024-2025 Academic Year)

Position Information Position Title Lecturer in English (2024-2025 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 Department of English invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of English within the College of Humanities Arts and Social Studies.
The Lecturer in English teaches Composition I, Composition II, and World Literature Studies in the UIW core.
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online during the academic year and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
Benefits This position is not benefits eligible.
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.
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, 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.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to deliver instruction both in-person and/or 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’s Degree in English or Master’s Degree in other with 18 graduate hours in English.
Required Work Experience Teaching experience in composition and literature courses at the college or university level, as evidenced by documentation of student evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.
D.
in English.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified.
Work Hours Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands None specified.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number UN810PO Number of Vacancies 8 Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 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 02/19/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant N/A.
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).
Title IX 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.