Lecturer in Social Studies Education-Spring 2027

Position Summary: The Teacher Education Department invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Social Studies Education within the Dreeben School of Education for spring 2027. 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.

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 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 Masters Degree in Education, Social Studies, or related field. Required Work Experience One (1) year of literacy teaching experience in a Texas school system.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Social Studies department chair. Strong teaching skills. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Texas Teacher Certification related to elementary/secondary social studies Work Hours Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands: Typical for faculty in this discipline. Posting Number: UN1057PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Desired Start Date: 01/04/2027 Position End Date (if temporary):

Reports To: Denise Staudt

Salary: $3000 per class with Master's Degree; $3200 per class with PhD Open Date: 09/14/2026 Close Date: 03/31/2027 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).