About this opportunity
UMass Lowell lists this Faculty Part-time - BA ED or UTeach Programs opportunity in lowell, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Summary of Position:
The School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an adjunct instructor in our undergraduate licensure programs, including our Bachelor of Education, Elementary and Moderate Disabilities program and UTeach STEM teaching minor program. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching on-campus, face-to-face classes to undergraduate students.
Responsibilities:
Teach courses in accordance with established syllabi
Prepare course materials
Deliver engaging and interactive classroom instruction
Evaluate and grade student work in a timely and effective manner
Facilitate field experiences in collaboration with program personnel
Communicate student concerns to program personnel
Attend program meetings
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
A Master's degree in Elementary or Special Education, or a Master's degree in Secondary Education with a STEM focus.
Experience teaching in the elementary or middle grades
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to teach on-campus, face-to-face classes during the day
Commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive education.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Doctorate in Elementary or Special Education or a Master's degree in Secondary Education with a STEM focus
Higher education teaching experience
Experience mentoring pre-service or novice teachers
Experience teaching in Massachusetts K-12 public schools
Experience in literacy instruction is highly desired
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position 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 salary chart for the rates. Adjunct Faculty Salary Chart (pdf) - January 2026
Please include a CV and cover letter with 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.
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