What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Part-time - Chinese Language - World Languages and Cultures position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a part-time Adjunct Instructor to build an adjunct pool and to teach two Chinese language course in Fall 2025 (Chinese 1 and culture , and Chinese 3 and Culture). The successful candidate will be expected to start classes on September 3rd, 2025.
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. UMass Lowell is an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI): 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 January.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- M.A. degree or above in Chinese in hand.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English required.
- Teaching experience at the college level in lower-division courses.
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.
Please include a CV, cover letter, Teaching Statement/Philosophy and three (3) recommendation letters your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
