University Of The, Inc.arnate Word is hiring: Communication Arts Part-Time Lectu
University Of The, Inc.arnate Word, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78208
Position Information
Position Title: Communication Arts Lecturer
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 for Communication Arts Lecturer. Position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in this discipline, including radio, television, film, journalism, corporate and strategic communications, health communications, media and culture, public speaking, and broadcasting. Faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities include teaching and professional activities as assigned.
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, the Conference, 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.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Information
Posting Number: UN907PO
Number of Vacancies: 2
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/18/2025
Open Date: 03/03/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Resume/CV (Faculty)
Optional Documents
- Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UIW Website
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Indeed
- WorkplaceDiversity.com
- HispanicDiversity.com
- BlackJobCenter.com
- WomenJobCenter.com
- VeteransConnect.com
- Personal Referral
- Employee Referral
- Other
- * What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
- Less than Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PHD or higher
- Describe your professional experience in the field and/or teaching experience at the college level.