Adjunct, Health Education (Fall 2026)

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 1,876,291 - 2,537,539; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island College in Providence, RI, is seeking part-time adjunct instructors in Health Education for the Fall 2026 term. Courses include practicum-based health education, with on-campus coursework and field placements in RI schools.

Candidates must supervise in the field and teach undergraduate courses as needed. Required qualifications include a Masters or Doctoral degree in Health Education or Education and at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience, with knowledge of RI schools.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Health Education or Education.
• 3 or more years K-12 teaching experience.
• Knowledge of RI schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate level.
• Supervision in the field is also required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of RI schools

Education

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Health Education or Education

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
• UNION ELIGIBILITY: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.
  • Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.
• There are no fringe benefits with this position.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Rate Per Credit Hour

Rate Per Credit Hour $1602/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct, Health Education (Fall 2026)

Department Name

Department Name Health and Physical Education Department

Academic or Calendar Year

School Name

School Name Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Position Overview

The Department of Health and Physical Education is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions in teacher preparation health education courses, in particular practicum courses which require both coursework on campus, as well as partnering with RI schools. Supervision in the field is also required.

• Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate level.

Occasional Duties

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Health Education or Education

Experience:

• 3 or more yearsK-12 teaching experience
• Knowledge of RI schools

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level.

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.

Posting Number

Posting Number A00051

Benefits Eligible?

Benefits Eligible? No

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fal 2026 Semester

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/21/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
• UNION ELIGIBILITY : Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC / AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.
  • Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.
• There are no fringe benefits with this position.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

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