Lecturer in Health Sciences-SPS

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.

The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Health Sciences. 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 2026-2027 academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

This position is not benefits eligible.

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.

• Design and update course content as needed.

• 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 answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or virtually).

• 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 academic affairs team and participate in meetings upon request.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

At least one (1) year of successful teaching experience in health sciences or relevant field at the collegiate or university level with documentation of student evaluations. Note that one (1) year of experience in health sciences or relevant continuing education in health sciences will be considered in lieu of teaching experience.

Ph.D. in Health Sciences or relevant field.

None specified.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for 2026-2027 academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

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).

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.