Lecturer in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period
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.
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    Qualifications


    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.
    Required Education
    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.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment to include daytime or evening classes.
    Physical Demands
    Typical of faculty in this discipline.

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