Lecturer in Economics

Position Information

Position Title

Lecturer in Economics

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 Economics invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Economics within the H-E-B School of Business and Administration. This faculty position will teach undergraduate and/or graduatecourses in economics. 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 in designated discipline as needed during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction primarily in-person with ability to teach online as needed;
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach evening 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 Economics or Master’s Degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in economics is required to teach undergraduate classes.
• Doctorate Degree in Economics is required to teach graduate courses.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year professional experience within the field of economics, finance or business.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in this field in higher education.

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

UN1052PO

Number of Vacancies

4

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Faculty

Desired Start Date

Multi-Hire Pool

Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Dean,

Salary

Dean, H.E.B. School of Business and Administration

Open Date

08/27/2026

Close Date

03/30/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty in designated discipline as needed during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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.