What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Part-time - Composition for New Media position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job no: 529026
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Music
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Applications Open: Nov 13 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The Department of Music at UMass Lowell is looking to create an adjunct instructor pool for its Composition for New Media program, with experience in the fields of game music & audio, commercial music, film music, TV and/or other new media.
Applicants should have the ability to teach in the areas of Digital Orchestration, Arranging, Songwriting, Music for Multimedia, Synthesis, DAW production, Music for Games, Sound Design and/or Applied Composition.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Review of applications will begin immediately. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise. The position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications are 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.
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Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Music
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Applications Open: Nov 13 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The Department of Music at UMass Lowell is looking to create an adjunct instructor pool for its Composition for New Media program, with experience in the fields of game music & audio, commercial music, film music, TV and/or other new media.
Applicants should have the ability to teach in the areas of Digital Orchestration, Arranging, Songwriting, Music for Multimedia, Synthesis, DAW production, Music for Games, Sound Design and/or Applied Composition.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in music, or equivalent professional experience
- College Teaching experience or professional experience
- Graduate degree in Music
Review of applications will begin immediately. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise. The position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications are 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.
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