Adjunct, Department of Special Education

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island College’s Feinstein School of Education and Human Development invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Department of Special Education. The position involves teaching content, practicum, or seminar courses and supervising student teachers or interns in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses, supervising practicum, internship or seminars, and serving as a college supervisor in PK-12 settings.

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

Professional experience

Diversity experience

Communication & supervision

Education

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct, Department of Special Education

• 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 $1,683/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct, Department of Special Education

Department Name

Department Name Special 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 Special Education – Programs:

• Special Education Undergraduate Program
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Graduate Programs in Special Education

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: Cara McDermott, Chair of the Special 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 A00066

Benefits Eligible?

Benefits Eligible? No

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/08/2026

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
[phone]
www.ric.edu