What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year) position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Lecturer of Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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 Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and Physics invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Atmospheric Science-Meteorology within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. This position presents face-to-face labs and/or lectures in undergraduate meteorology courses including Meteorology, Synoptic, and Forecasting. 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 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology OR Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology.
Required Work Experience
None.
Preferred Qualifications
None specified.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment to include daytime or evening classes.
Physical Demands
Typical of faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN914PO
Number of Vacancies 4
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Salary $2,900 - $3,500 per 3 hour course-Commensurate with experience
Open Date 03/06/2025
Close Date 03/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
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.
Position Information
Position Title Lecturer of Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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 Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and Physics invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Atmospheric Science-Meteorology within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. This position presents face-to-face labs and/or lectures in undergraduate meteorology courses including Meteorology, Synoptic, and Forecasting. 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 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 administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
- Incorporate the use of technology within lectures.
- Be available outside of class on a weekly basis to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
- 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 department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and teaching ability needed in atmospheric science and/or meteorology, including lectures and labs.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
- 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 .
Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology OR Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology.
Required Work Experience
None.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching at the college level, with undergraduate teaching experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students and using computers and advanced technology to enhance the educational experience of students, both non-science and science majors.
None specified.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment to include daytime or evening classes.
Physical Demands
Typical of faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number UN914PO
Number of Vacancies 4
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Desired Start Date 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Salary $2,900 - $3,500 per 3 hour course-Commensurate with experience
Open Date 03/06/2025
Close Date 03/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
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.
Salary : $2,900 - $3,500
