Lecturer in Psychology-SPS (Spring 2026)

Position Information

Position Title Lecturer in Psychology-SPS (Spring 2026)

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 School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Psychology for Spring 2026. 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 during spring 2026 academic year and potentially summer 2026. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

Benefits

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• May be given the opportunity to design and update courses as needed.
• Prepare 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 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.
  
  

• Ability to deliver all instruction online.
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional 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 .
  
  

• Graduate Instruction: Doctorate in Psychology, or Doctorate in another discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
• Undergraduate Instruction: Master’s Degree s in Psychology, or Master’s Degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
  
  

Experience teaching psychology in a college or university setting. Note that relevant training/teaching experience in other settings or significant industry experience in this field will be considered in lieu of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching psychology in a college or university setting.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number UN979PO

Number of Vacancies 3

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Dean SPS

Salary $150-$267 per student for online instruction

Open Date 02/02/2026

Close Date 05/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

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.