What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Part-time - Composition for New Media position at UMass Lowell?
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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in Music
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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) - September 2025.
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.