Lecturer in Broadcast Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Lecturer in Broadcast Meteorology (2025-2026 Academic Year) UIW Mission 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. Position Summary The Department of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and Physics invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Broadcast Meteorology within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. This position presents face-to-face labs and/or lectures in undergraduate broadcast meteorology.

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. Benefits This position is not benefits eligible. Essential Functions 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 processes 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.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and teaching ability needed in broadcast meteorology or broadcasting.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
• 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 Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology, OR Master’s Degree in related area with 18 graduate semester hours in Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology OR Master’s Degree in related area with five (5) years of broadcasting experience. Required Work Experience Previous teaching experience OR experience as a broadcast meteorologist OR experience as a broadcaster. Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the college level, with undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience teaching a diverse population of students and using computers and advanced technology to enhance the educational experience of students, both non-science and science majors.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified. Work Hours Based on course assignment to include daytime or evening classes. Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline.