Lecturer in Anthropology; Academic Year 2025-2026

Lecturer in Anthropology (Academic Year )

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Lecturer in Anthropology (Academic Year )

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 Criminal Justice within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences invites part‑time faculty candidates for the position of Lecturer in Anthropology. This position will teach undergraduate courses in anthropology. 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 position is not benefits eligible.

Basic Instructional Duties

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
• Prepare and administer 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 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.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction both in‑person and/or online as needed;
• 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 .

Required

Education:

Master’s Degree in Anthropology or Master’s Degree in closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Anthropology.

Required

Work Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation process.

• Ph.D. or ABD in Anthropology or closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations: N/A

Work Hours:

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands:
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN922PO

Number of Vacancies: 2

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category:
Faculty

Desired

Start Date:

Multi‑Hire Pool Yes

Reports to:

Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Open Date: 03/13/2025

Close Date: 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant: N/A.

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).

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…