Lecturer in Biology (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 Biology (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 School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. The Lecturer in Biology presents lectures and/or labs in undergraduate and or graduate core biology, including anatomy and physiology courses and a variety of labs. 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 as needed 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.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes 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
    • Ability to teach assigned courses;
    • 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
    Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in Biology-related areas.
    Required Work Experience
    None.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Previous experience teaching at the college level, preferably biology courses/labs in the following areas: introductory biology for majors & non-majors, microbiology, cell biology, ecology, and anatomy & physiology.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    N/A.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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