Lecturer in Communications-SPS

Position Title Lecturer in Communications-SPS

Academic Year 2026-2027

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 School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Communications. 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.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for 2026-2027 academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

Benefits

• This position is not benefits eligible.

• Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Design and update course content as needed.
• 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 and answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or virtually).
• 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 academic affairs team and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver all instruction online.

• 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

• Doctorate Degree/Terminal Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach graduate courses.

• Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach undergraduate courses.

• Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience in the communications field.

• Experience teaching adult learners.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• None specified.

• Work Hours

• Based on course assignment.

• Physical Demands

• Typical for faculty in this discipline.

• Posting Details

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• UN1042PO

• Number of Vacancies

• 3

• Job Type

• Part Time

• Job Category

• Faculty

• Desired Start Date

• Multi-Hire Pool

• Yes

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to

• Dean SPS

Salary

$300 - $3500 based on student count

Open Date 07/27/2026

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV (Faculty)
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UIW Website
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• WorkplaceDiversity.com
• HispanicDiversity.com
• BlackJobCenter.com
• WomensJobCenter.com
• VeteransConnect.com
• Personal Referral
• Employee Referral
• Other

If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant communications discipline, as required to teach undergraduate courses?
• No
• Yes

How many years of professional experience do you have in the field of communications?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

How many years of experience do you have teaching adult learners?

• None
• Some, but less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years