Lecturer in Biology (2024-2025) Academic Year

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 6/18/2024

Faculty

Part Time

Lecturer in Biology (2024-2025) Academic Year

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Biology. The Lecturer in Biology presents lectures and/or labs in undergraduate and or graduate core biology, including anatomy and physiology courses and a variety of labs. 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 and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:

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

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach assigned courses;
Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
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
Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in Biology-related areas.

Required Work Experience
None.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience teaching at the college level, preferably biology courses/labs in the following areas: introductory biology for majors & non-majors, microbiology, cell biology, ecology, and anatomy & physiology.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
N/A.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN852PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Salary: $2,800 - $3,000 per 3hr course, commensurate with experience
Open Date: 06/13/2024
Close Date: 5/31/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/25817

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