Adjunct Faculty in Master’s in Education/Literacy Program
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 29, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education, Humanities, English & Literature, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
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.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Adjunct Faculty in Master’s in Education/Literacy Program
Rank
Adjunct Faculty
Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track
Job Description
An adjunct position is open in the Master’s in Education / Literacy Program at Providence College. The literacy program prepares teachers for certification as PK-12 reading specialists/literacy consultants. The open position is for EDU832: Evidence-Based Practices in Middle/Secondary Literacy Instruction. This course presents reading and writing instruction from a Science of Reading/structured literacy perspective and in relation to content area learning. The course is offered annually in the Spring semester and meets in person once a week on the Providence College campus. A 10-hour clinical experience takes place during class time at one of the program’s partnership schools.
Essential Duties
This position includes the following expectations:
· graduate teaching in the Spring semester of each academic year
· participation in program faculty meetings 3 times per year
· participation in program accreditation preparation and visits
· participation in ongoing program improvement efforts
Education and Experience Required
A Master’s in Education is required for this position with certification and experience as a middle/secondary reading specialist preferred
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F225P
Open Date
07/29/2024
Close Date
08/30/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full consideration of application if received by:
08/30/2024
Instructions to candidates
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation no later than August 30, 2024. Additional references may be requested.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions
College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides 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 that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
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.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Adjunct Faculty in Master’s in Education/Literacy Program
Rank
Adjunct Faculty
Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track
Job Description
An adjunct position is open in the Master’s in Education / Literacy Program at Providence College. The literacy program prepares teachers for certification as PK-12 reading specialists/literacy consultants. The open position is for EDU832: Evidence-Based Practices in Middle/Secondary Literacy Instruction. This course presents reading and writing instruction from a Science of Reading/structured literacy perspective and in relation to content area learning. The course is offered annually in the Spring semester and meets in person once a week on the Providence College campus. A 10-hour clinical experience takes place during class time at one of the program’s partnership schools.
Essential Duties
This position includes the following expectations:
· graduate teaching in the Spring semester of each academic year
· participation in program faculty meetings 3 times per year
· participation in program accreditation preparation and visits
· participation in ongoing program improvement efforts
Education and Experience Required
A Master’s in Education is required for this position with certification and experience as a middle/secondary reading specialist preferred
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F225P
Open Date
07/29/2024
Close Date
08/30/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full consideration of application if received by:
08/30/2024
Instructions to candidates
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation no later than August 30, 2024. Additional references may be requested.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions
College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides 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 that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement / Philosophy
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.providence.edu/
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