Faculty Part-time - World Languages and Cultures

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 one course on Chinese language level 1. The successful candidate will be expected to start classes on September 1st , 2026.

• Under the guidance of the Chair of the department, 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.
• UMass Lowell is an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI): https://www.uml.edu/aacee/aanapisi.aspx [https://www.uml.edu/aacee/aanapisi.aspx].
• The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks candidates who can contribute to that goal.
• Instructors will be expected to attend a scheduled orientation in August.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D degree in a related field in hand
• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English required.
• Teaching experience at the college level in lower-division courses for more than 10 years.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting 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 [https://www.uml.edu/hr/labor-relations/adjunct-faculty.aspx] for the rates.

Please include with your application letter; a current C.V. and the names of three (3) references

• 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.
• OR- Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise.

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 [https://www.uml.edu/hr/labor-relations/adjunct-faculty.aspx] 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