Lecturer in History

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 01 Feb 2027

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in History
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 Department of History invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in History within the College of Humanities Arts and Social Studies. The Lecturer in History will teach survey courses in World History or United States History as needed by the department. 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 during the academic year and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach survey courses in World History or United States History based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures. 
  • Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams and assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure that 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 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
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
    • Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
    • 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 History.
    Required Work Experience
    One (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Ph.D. in History.
    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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