FLAD/Saab Visiting Professor Portuguese Studies; temporary/part-time
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
FLAD/Saab Visiting Professor Portuguese Studies (temporary/part-time)
Job no: 529658
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Fine Arts Humanities & Social Sciences
Salary: $46,000-$52,000 (dependent on qualifications and number of classes taught)
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 at 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 seeks a Portuguese academic present in Portugal or abroad who will contribute a Portuguese academic perspective to the curriculum of the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and support the Portuguese Studies Program and the Saab Center’s mission.
The program further enhances the University’s relationship with the regional Portuguese‑American community.
For the 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.
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.
To be considered, please submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Sample Course Syllabi:
Include two potential course topics to be taught in English - Names and contact information of three references
The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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