Communication Arts Part-Time Lecturer (Academic Year 2025-2026 Job at University

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This applicant pool will remain open and will be used to hire part-time faculty as needed for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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 to 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 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.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

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

Position End Date (if temporary): N/A

Reports to: Dean, School of Media & Design

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.

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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Resume/CV (Faculty)

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Indeed
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  • VeteransConnect.com
  • Personal Referral
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• If you selected other, please tell us where?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 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.

  (Open Ended Question)