Lecturer in Psychology (Spring 2026)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 11/24/2025

Part Time

Lecturer in Psychology (Spring 2026)

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Department of Psychology within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is currently seeking lecturer candidates for the part-time faculty pool with emphasis in the following areas of expertise:

Biology & Behavior (neuroscience),
Statistics for Psychology (using SPSS),
Research Methods (writing intensive),
Developmental Psychopathology,
Theories of Psychotherapy, and
History of Psychology.

These classes will be taught on the UIW campus in San Antonio, Texas, or online.

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, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for Spring 2026.

Essential Functions

Conduct on campus or online lectures for each assigned course based on approved departmental syllabi, utilizing online homework system and learning management system; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures; potential classes include the following: Introduction to Psychology, Lifespan Development, Child & Adolescent Development, Adult Development and Aging, Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Social Psychology, and Senior level courses.
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).
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met; participate in department activities when relevant.
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.
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 deliver instruction both in-person and online as needed;
Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
Ability to incorporate 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 with at least 18 hours in Psychology OR PhD in Psychology.

Required Work Experience
At least one (1) year of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology.
Two (2) years of successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN978PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 01/02/2026
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Salary: $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)
Open Date: 11/18/2025
Close Date: 1/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/30005

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).