What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2025-26) position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Information
Position Title
Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2025-26)
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 Media and Design is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Graphic Design Lecturer. This position will teach undergraduate courses in the Graphic Design BFA program. 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 during the 2025-26 academic year.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the 2025-26 academic year.
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 and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
- Adhere to UIW 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 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 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
BFA or BA in Graphic Design or Communication Design.
Required Work Experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working within the field of graphic design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior higher education level teaching experience in Graphic Design.
- MFA or MA in Graphic Design or in a related field.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
UN899PO
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Faculty
Desired Start Date
08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to
Dean, School of Media & Design
Salary
$4,000 for lecture courses/$5,000 for studio courses
Open Date
02/03/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
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.
Salary : $4,000
