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Lecturer, English Department

College Park, MD

Both the Academic Writing Program and Professional Writing Program are housed in and administered by the Department of English, and these programs are responsible for the courses that meet the ...

Penn State University

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## Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer in EPPICApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type ... Offering individual consultations on spoken and written academic English communication to ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... lecturer appointments for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 sessions. The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) offers courses in academic English to prepare international students for ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... lecturer appointments for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 sessions. The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) offers courses in academic English to prepare international students for ...

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Lecturer in English

San Antonio, TX • On-site

University of the Incarnate Word
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$2.8K/day

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Lecturer in English
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 Department of English invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of English within the College of Humanities Arts and Social Studies. The Lecturer in English teaches Composition I, Composition II, and World Literature Studies in the UIW core. 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 during the 2026-2027 academic year and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
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, 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.

Qualifications
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 English or Master's Degree in other discipline with 18 graduate hours in English.
Required Work Experience
One (1) academic year of experience teaching composition and literature courses at the college or university level, as evidenced by documentation of student evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in English.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.
Work Hours
Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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