Job description

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 Teacher Education Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Special Education beginning Spring 2027 within the Dreeben School of Education. 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.

Benefits

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

1. Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
2. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
3. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
7. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 or 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 in Education, Special Education or closely related field.

Required Work Experience

At least one (1) year of special education teaching experience in a Texas school system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Special Education department chair.
• Strong teaching skills.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in respective discipline.

Posting Number: UN1078PO

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Desired Start Date: 01/11/2027

Multi-Hire Pool
No

Position End Date (if temporary): 05/11/2027

Reports to: Dean, Dreeban School of Education

Salary: $3,000-$3,200 per class

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

This part-time faculty position is for spring 2027.

How to apply

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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.

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).