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FLAD/Saab Visiting Professor Portuguese Studies (temporary/part-time)

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 529658
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Fine Arts Humanities & Soc Sci
Salary: See posting details at the bottom
Applications Open: Mar 23 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) in Lisbon, Portugal, and the Saab Center for Portuguese Studies in the University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences announce the FLAD/Saab Visiting Professorship in Portuguese Studies for Spring Semester 2027. This program sponsors a one-semester, open-rank, Visiting Professor of Portuguese Studies at UMass Lowell. The program is open to Portuguese Academics presently teaching at a university in Portugal or abroad.

The program contributes a Portuguese academic perspective to the curriculum of the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and, more specifically, supports the Portuguese Studies Program at UMass Lowell and the mission of the Saab Center for Portuguese Studies. The program further enhances the University's relationship with the regional Portuguese American community.

For Spring Semester 2027, we seek a Visiting professor in the academic areas of Criminology, Film Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Portuguese American Studies, or Sociology/Anthropology. The Visiting Professor will teach up to two courses in English and deliver one or more public lectures in their area of expertise. The program provides a competitive one-semester salary stipend.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Ph.D. in hand in Film, History, Political Science or Sociology/Anthropology
  • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Applications received by Friday May 9, 2026, will be considered in the first review of candidates, but the position will remain open until filled.

    This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position. Anticipated salary of $46,000-$52,000, depending on qualifications and the # of classes taught.

    Please submit the following required documents with your application to be considered:

  • Cover Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Sample Course Syllabi: Include two potential course topics (to be taught in English)
  • Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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    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.

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