Lecturer in English

Lecturer in English

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Lecturer in English

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 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 part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online during the 2026-2027 academic year and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.

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.
• 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, 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 discipline with 18 graduate hours in English.

• Required Work Experience

• One (1) academic year of experience teaching 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

• Typical for faculty in this discipline.

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• UN1051PO

• Number of Vacancies

• 8

• Job Type

• Part Time

• Job Category

• Faculty

• Desired Start Date

• Multi-Hire Pool

• Yes

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to

• Interim Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Salary

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

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date 03/01/2027

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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• Indeed

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(Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least a Master's Degree in English or a Master’s Degree in other with 18 graduate hours in English?
• No
• Yes, Master’s Degree in English
• Yes, Master’s Degree in other with 18 graduate hours in English

How many academic years of experience do you have teaching composition and literature courses at the college or university level?

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