What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer (Academic Year 2025-2026 position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Information
Position Title
Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer (Academic Year 2025-2026
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 Communication Arts in the School of Media & Design is seeking candidates for part-time faculty candidates for Communication Arts Lecturer. Position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in this discipline. The courses span the field of communications, including radio, television, film, journalism, corporate and strategic communications, health communications, media and culture, public speaking, and broadcasting.
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 open and will be used to hire part-time faculty as needed for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
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 open and will be used to hire part-time faculty as needed for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
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 execute 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 questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
- Adhere to UIW faculty 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 department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to deliver instruction online
- Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
- Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
- Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, theConference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related field.
Required Work Experience
None.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience in the field and/or teaching experience at the college level.
- Master’s Degree.
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
UN907PO
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Faculty
Desired Start Date
08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to
Dean, School of Media & Design
Salary
$4,000 per lecture course
Open Date
03/03/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This applicant pool will remain open and will be used to hire part-time faculty as needed
for the 2025-2026 academic year.
for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.
Salary : $4,000
