Assistant Teaching Professor of Portuguese Studies

Job description

General Summary of Position: The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor of Portuguese Studies. The successful candidate will play a central role in sustaining and strengthening Portuguese language instruction at UMass Lowell, supporting program growth, and advancing the mission of the Saab Center for Portuguese Studies as a core faculty affiliate. This position is teaching-focused and is designed for a faculty member who is deeply committed to undergraduate education, student engagement, and community-connected learning. Teaching: The standard teaching load for this position is 3 courses per semester (3–3). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Portuguese language, literature, and culture, including Portuguese 1–4 and upper-level (3000–4000) courses in Lusophone culture, literature, and related topics, taught in Portuguese or English as appropriate. The Assistant Teaching Professor is expected to demonstrate excellence through thoughtful course design, inclusive pedagogy, and evidence-based instructional pra...