Adjunct, Special Education

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued.

Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

The Department of Education at Salve Regina University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach in the M.Ed. graduate program in Special Educations. The successful candidate will teach a course in a designated area of expertise. All courses are taught online either during the fall or spring semester or during the 7-week summer sessions.

Summer 2027 Courses

• Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment
• Early Childhood Itinerant Model Coaching
• Elementary - Literacy for Diverse Learners
• Elementary - STEM for Diverse Learners

Fall or Spring Semesters

• Assessment and Data Driven Instruction
• Understanding and Managing Behavior in Special Education
• Partnering with Families in Special Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining course content, delivering lectures, grading in a timely manner, and establishing and maintaining communication with students, faculty, and administrators.

Required qualifications
:

• Master's degree in related field
• Evidence of relevant expertise
• Teaching experience a special education setting

Preferred qualifications
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• Doctorate degree in related field

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs.

In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover‑letter and resume. Pre‑employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E‑verify.

Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referees you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referees for written references.