Adjunct, Department of Elementary Education

Rhode Island College

Providence, Northern (RI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rhode Island College's Feinstein School of Education and Human Development seeks an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Elementary Education to teach content, practicum, or seminar courses and supervise student teachers across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applicants should have relevant professional experience, proven ability to mentor diverse learners, and strong communication and supervisory skills. Visa sponsorship is not available. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

Relevant professional experience in the field.
Experience working with diverse learners and communities.
Strong communication, mentoring, and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate or graduate content courses.
Teaching practicum, internship, or seminar courses.
Serving as a college supervisor.
Supervising student teachers or interns in PK-12 settings or counseling, youth development, or wellness and exercise community organizations.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Experience with diverse learners

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Adjunct, Department of Elementary Education

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as instructional and supervisory needs arise. The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development welcomes applications from individuals committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, supervision, and professional preparation.

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Rate Per Credit Hour

Rate Per Credit Hour $1602/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct, Department of Elementary Education

Department Name

Department Name Elementary Education Department

Academic or Calendar Year

School Name

School Name Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Position Overview

The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development ( FSEHD ) at Rhode Island College prepares educators, counselors, school psychologists, wellness and exercise science, and youth development professionals who positively impact schools, communities, and the lives of children, youth, and adults. The FSEHD is committed to excellence, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and preparing highly qualified professionals throughout Rhode Island and beyond.

The FSEHD invites applications from qualified professionals interested in serving as adjunct faculty teaching content, practicum, or seminar courses and/or supervising student teachers or interns across its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Department of Elementary Education – Programs:

Elementary Education undergraduate Program
Elementary Education MAT graduate Program
Reading Specialist Program
Early Childhood Undergraduate Program
Early Childhood Undergraduate Certificate Program – Bilingual Spanish/English

Assignments may include:

Teaching undergraduate or graduate content courses.
Teaching practicum, internship, or seminar courses.
Serving as a college supervisor.
Supervising student teachers or interns in PK-12 settings or counseling, youth development, or wellness and exercise community organizations.

Contact: Karen Capraro, Chair of the Elementary Education Department

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the FSEHD .

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Relevant professional experience in the field.
Experience working with diverse learners and communities.
Strong communication, mentoring, and supervisory skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate Degree preferred.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Number

Posting Number A00065

Benefits Eligible?

Benefits Eligible? No

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/07/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as instructional and supervisory needs arise. The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development welcomes applications from individuals committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, supervision, and professional preparation.

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