Lecturer in Communications-SPS

Lecturer in Communications-SPS

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The School of Professional Studies invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Communications. 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 as needed for 2026-2027 academic year. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time.

Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:

1. Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
2. Design and update course content as needed.
3. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
4. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
5. Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or virtually).
6. 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.
7. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
8. Maintain contact with the academic affairs team and participate in meetings upon request.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver all instruction online.
• 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

• Doctorate Degree/Terminal Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach graduate courses.
• Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant communications discipline is required to teach undergraduate courses.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience in the communications field.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN1042PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean SPS
Salary: $300 - $3500 based on student count
Open Date: 07/27/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/31513

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