Lecturer in Psychology Pool (2023-2024 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 7 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Psychology Pool (2023-2024 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 College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is currently seeking lecturer candidates for the part-time faculty pool with emphasis in the following areas of expertise:
  • Biology & Behavior (neuroscience),
  • Statistics for Psychology (using SPSS),
  • Research Methods (writing intensive),
  • Developmental Psychopathology,
  • Theories of Psychotherapy, and
  • History of Psychology.


Other psychology classes that will be filled as needed include the following:
  • Introduction to Psychology,
  • Lifespan Development,
  • Child & Adolescent Development,
  • Adult Development and Aging,
  • Abnormal Psychology,
  • Personality,
  • Social Psychology, and
  • Senior level courses.

These classes will be taught on the UIW campus in San Antonio, Texas. 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, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
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. 
Benefits
Essential Functions
  • Conduct on campus lectures for each assigned course based on approved departmental syllabi, utilizing online homework system and learning management system;
  • Incorporate technology into teaching, classroom discussions, and other related activities;
  • Construct examinations and other performance-based activities that provide evidence of learning by the students in thecourse;
  • Maintain on-campus office/online hours per week per section to help students learn and answer questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically);
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met; participate in department activities when relevant;
  • Adhere to all 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
    • Ability to incorporate 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’s Degree with at least 18 hours in Psychology OR PhD in Psychology.
    Required Work Experience
    At least one year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Ph.D. in Psychology and at least two years’ successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    None specified

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