Lecturer in Philosophy

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 Jan 2027

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Philosophy
Academic Year 2026-2027
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 Philosophy Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Philosophy within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in this discipline as needed during the academic year.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty
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, 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 deliver instruction both in-person and/or online as needed.
    • 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 of Arts Degree in Philosophy or Master’s Degree in a related field, with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy.
    Required Work Experience
    None specified.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • One (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.
    • Ph.D. in Philosophy.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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