Lecturer in Economics

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 graduate courses 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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.