Open-Rank Professor of Elementary Education Methods

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College in Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Elementary/Special Education within the School of Education and Social Work. The Department seeks candidates committed to undergraduate teaching and to preparing diverse pre-service teachers for K-6 settings.

Responsibilities include teaching methods courses, supervising field experiences, advising majors, and contributing to accreditation efforts and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD in elementary education or ABD with completion by hire
• Evidence of scholarly activity in elementary education
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Experience in K-6 classrooms

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate elementary education methods courses and supervise field experiences.
• Design and deliver field-based learning experiences and assessments.
• Advise Elementary/Special Education majors on coursework.
• Establish collaborative relationships with local schools and community partners.
• Contribute to accreditation and program improvement activities.
• Participate in department and College service and committees.
• Develop and disseminate a productive scholarly inquiry program.
• Contribute to the College’s mission through teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.

Skills

Doctorate in education

Scholarly activity

Undergraduate teaching

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Elementary subject knowledge

Social studies focus

K–6 teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in education

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Providence College:

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City. For years, Providence College has been recognized #1 in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and is ranked #1 in Undergraduate Teaching.

The School of Education and Social Work:

The Department of Elementary Special Education is situated within the School of Education and Social Work (SESW). The School of Education and Social Work’s vision statement is that “Our graduates cultivate human flourishing and foster a more just society.” The SESW values Reflection, Inclusivity, Engagement and Excellence. https://education-social-work.providence.edu/

The Elementary/ Special Education Department:

The Department of Education is widely recognized for its merged dual certificationelementary and special education program. We seek to: a) educateand inclusively prepare outstanding pre-service teacher candidatesin both elementary education (grades k-6) and special education(grades k-8); b) engage in high-quality teaching, scholarship, andservice; and c) engage in diverse partnerships within our localcommunity, across Rhode Island, throughout the New England Regionand Internationally. The Elementary Special Education Program has along history of emphasizing inclusive education, collaboration, andevidence-based practices.

Salary: $69,000-$120,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face undergraduate elementary education methodscourses and supervise associated field experiences.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality instructional,field-based learning experiences, and assessments.
• Advise Elementary/Special Education majors on coursework,including requirements within the Providence College CoreCurriculum.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with localschools and community partners.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous program improvementactivities.
• Participate actively in departmental and College-wide serviceand committee work.
• Develop and sustain a productive program of scholarly inquiryand disseminate research through appropriate professional andscholarly venues.
• Contribute to the College’s strategic priorities and missionthrough teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement with thebroader community.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in elementary education, teacher education,curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field by the timeof appointment. ABD candidates may be considered, provided thedoctorate is completed by the time of employment.
• Demonstrated record of, or clear potential for, scholarlyactivity and research related to elementary education, teacherpreparation, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teachingand teacher preparation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborativeskills.
• Expertise in, or demonstrated interest in, one or morefoundational elementary subject areas; expertise in social studiesis particularly welcome.
• Prior professional teaching experience in K–6 elementaryclassrooms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, programassessment, or other forms of academic program leadership.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students, particularly inteacher preparation programs.
• Experience collaborating with K–12 schools, districts,community organizations, or other educational partners.
• Evidence of engagement with evidence-based instructionalpractices and contemporary issues in elementary education.

For additional information about the position, please contactDr. Marcy Zipke, Chair, Elementary/Special Education Department, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918-0001, at [e-mail]