What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Biology (Fall 2025) position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Instructor of Biology (Fall 2025)
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 Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites full-time, non-tenure track candidates for Instructor of Biology beginning August 2025. Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach five (3-hour) courses in the fall and five (3-hour) courses in the spring semester. Courses taught will primarily include lectures and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology and other general biology courses as needed.
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, scholarship, service, and professional activities.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s Degree in closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in biology-related classes.
Required Work Experience
Successful teaching experience in Biology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
None specified.
Work Hours
Typical for faculty in this discipline with lab coordination responsibilities.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN901PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dr. Carlos Garcia, Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Salary $64,000 - $66,500 Annualized
Open Date 01/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicant attachments must include evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level (e.g., sample of student evaluations, course syllabi, etc.).
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 Instructor of Biology (Fall 2025)
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 Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites full-time, non-tenure track candidates for Instructor of Biology beginning August 2025. Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach five (3-hour) courses in the fall and five (3-hour) courses in the spring semester. Courses taught will primarily include lectures and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology and other general biology courses as needed.
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, scholarship, service, and professional activities.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include:
- Prepare and deliver interactive undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses consistent with the needs of the department. Needs include but are not limited to general biology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.
- Participate in curriculum development.
- Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
- Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students of respective majors; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
- 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.
- Actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines, and the University’s health professions schools in support the university’s mission.
- Provide service to the department, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering, university, community, and profession.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in undergraduate teaching; ability to actively engage students in the learning process;
- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology;
- Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom;
- Strong commitment to collaborative and cooperative instruction, advising, and mentoring a diverse population of underserved students including but not exclusive to first-generation college students, veterans, and racially and ethnically diverse students;
- Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community;
- 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 .
Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s Degree in closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in biology-related classes.
Required Work Experience
Successful teaching experience in Biology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology.
- Two (2) or more years of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level in general biology, anatomy, physiology, or microbiology.
- Experience teaching diverse student populations and evidence of teaching or service reflecting values of social justice and/or Catholic social teachings.
None specified.
Work Hours
Typical for faculty in this discipline with lab coordination responsibilities.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN901PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dr. Carlos Garcia, Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Salary $64,000 - $66,500 Annualized
Open Date 01/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicant attachments must include evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level (e.g., sample of student evaluations, course syllabi, etc.).
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 : $64,000 - $66,500
