Instructor of Biology (Fall 2025)

Instructor of Biology (Fall 2025)

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The Department of Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites full-time, non-tenure track candidates for Instructor of Biology beginning August 2025. Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach five (3-hour) courses in the fall and five (3-hour) courses in the spring semester. Courses taught will primarily include lectures 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, scholarship, service, and professional activities.

Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include:

1. Prepare and deliver interactive undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses consistent with the needs of the department. Needs include but are not limited to general biology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.
2. Participate in curriculum development.
3. Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
4. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
5. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
6. Advise and mentor undergraduate students of respective majors; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
7. 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.
8. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
9. Actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines, and the University's health professions schools in support the university's mission.
10. Provide service to the department, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering, university, community, and profession.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in undergraduate teaching; ability to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology;
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom;
• 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;
• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community;
• 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 Biology or Master's Degree in closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in biology-related classes.

Required Work Experience
Successful teaching experience in Biology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology.
• Two (2) or more years of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level in general biology, anatomy, physiology, or microbiology.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations and evidence of teaching or service reflecting values of social justice and/or Catholic social teachings.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Typical for faculty in this discipline with lab coordination responsibilities.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN901PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dr. Carlos Garcia, Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Salary: $64,000 - $66,500 Annualized
Open Date: 01/29/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicant attachments must include evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level (e.g., sample of student evaluations, course syllabi, etc.).

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27969

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