Visiting Instructor in Biology

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Visiting Instructor in Biology

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.

The Department of Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites full-time, non-tenure track candidates for Visiting Instructor of Biology beginning FALL 2026. Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach 15 credit hours (or five courses) in the fall and spring semesters. Courses taught will primarily include lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology and other general biology courses as needed.

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, service, and professional activities.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Prepare and deliver interactive undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses consistent with the needs of the department. Needs include but are not limited to anatomy, physiology, and general biology.
• Coordinate anatomy & physiology laboratories.
• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
• Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students of respective major; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines and the University’s health professional schools to support the university mission.
• Provide service to the department, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, university, community, and profession.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in undergraduate teaching;
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to collaborative and cooperative instruction, advising, and mentoring a diverse population of underserved students including but not exclusive to first-generation college students, veterans, and racially and ethnically diverse students;
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology;
• 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 .

Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s Degree in closely related discipline with at least 18 hours in Biology.

Successful teaching experience in Biology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or…