Instructor - Biology jobs in Texas

Instructor of Biology

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.

The Department of Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track instructor position in anatomy and physiology beginning August of 2024. The Instructor of Biology participates and contributes to the departmental curriculum, mentors undergraduate students of the major, and demonstrates a desire to actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines, and the University’s health professions schools to support the mission of the University of the Incarnate Word.

Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach 15 credit hours (or five courses) every fall and spring semester. Courses taught will primarily include lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology and other general biology courses as needed. Coordination of anatomy and physiology laboratories will be required. Instruction in additional areas may be negotiable. 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.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, or closely related discipline.

Successful teaching experience in anatomy and physiology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.

None specified.

Typical for faculty in this discipline with lab coordination responsibilities.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

UN824PO

1

Full Time

Faculty

08/01/2024

Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

$66,000

04/05/2024

Yes

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).

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.