Faculty Part-Time - World Languages and Cultures (Portuguese)

Languages and Cultures Applications Open: Aug 26 2026 Applications Close: Open until filled General Summary of Position: The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach Lusophone Music and Culture (1 course total), taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The successful candidate will be expected to begin work on September 1st, 2026. This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment for the Fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of renewal based on departmental needs, satisfactory performance, and available funding. Under the guidance of the Portuguese program coordinator, the ideal candidate will enhance the student's learning experience by integrating a variety of methods and strategies into the teaching process and maintaining a student learning-centered environment. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks candidates who can contribute to that goal. Minimum Qualifications (Required): M.A. degree or above in Portuguese in hand. Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese and English required. A minimum of three-year teaching experience at the college level in lower-division courses. Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received. This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position. For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the Adjunct Faculty salary chart for the rates. Please include a CV and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of (document) is optional Organization Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education. This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.