What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Part-time - Digital Media - Cinematography position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position:
The Digital Media program at UMass Lowell is seeking an adjunct faculty to instruct a section of DMGD.3300 Digital Cinematography course during the Spring 2026 semester. A candidate should have or be pursuing a Master's degree in the relevant field or must at least have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of two years demonstrated relevant professional experience in digital video production, working as a camera operator, director of photography, or has other relevant experience, produced credits, or significant festival screenings or other credits are strongly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Applicant must have earned a Master's degree or in the process of completing one in visual media arts, communications, filmmaking, media studies or another relevant field
- one-year of college level teaching experience
- professional experience in digital video production, working as a camera operator, director of photography, other relevant experience, and/or significant festival screenings or other credits
Additional Considerations:
- Evidence that the candidate has already taught courses in the relevant field
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will close after 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, cover letter, syllabi and Teaching Evaluations. 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.