What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer - Film (Academic Year 2025-2026) position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer - Film (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 invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Film within the School of Media & Design. Position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in film. 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:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in Film or closely related field.
Required Work Experience
One (1) year experience in the film industry.
Preferred Qualifications
None specified
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN917PO
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/05/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, School of Media & Design
Salary $4,000 lecture courses-$5,000 studio courses or based on enrollment
Open Date 03/07/2025
Close Date 03/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
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.
Position Information
Position Title Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer - Film (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 invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Film within the School of Media & Design. Position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in film. 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 FIlm 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 policies and processes 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.
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 .
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in Film or closely related field.
Required Work Experience
One (1) year experience in the film industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant professional experience in the field and/or teaching experience at the college level.
- Master of Fine Arts Degree in Film.
None specified
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN917PO
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/05/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, School of Media & Design
Salary $4,000 lecture courses-$5,000 studio courses or based on enrollment
Open Date 03/07/2025
Close Date 03/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
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
