Adjunct Position in Master’s in School Leadership Program

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community— an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found in Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document).

An adjunct position is open in the Master’s in School Leadership Program at Providence College.
EDU 567 Supervision of Special Education Services provides educational leaders with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the role of Special Education Administrator in public education. Participants explore the organization, financing, staffing/recruiting, programming, and implementation of instructional programs and supportive services within the context of federal, state, and local requirements. The role of the director in all aspects of a district or regional structure is the core of this course and a requirement in Rhode Island for certification as a Director of Special Education Services.

• A Master’s Degree in Education and substantial experience in the administration of a district or regional special education program.
• Establishing new programs or services for children in K‑12 schools and evaluating or redesigning existing programs.
• Supervising teachers, other administrators, and support staff who deliver services.
• Establishing community/school‑based partnerships.
• Understanding school law, disability rulings, and working with attorneys to resolve potential and actual legal issues.
• Demonstrating proficient interpersonal relations with families, in oral and written communication with parents, in teacher/parental interactions, in raising parental awareness, and engaging parents in a meaningful way in their children’s education.

This course will run in the Summer 2 session (two days per week, 4:00 to 7:30 pm), June 29 to July 31, 2026. The possibility of delivering this course in a hybrid, virtual capacity will be considered, but not as a total online option.

• Participation in faculty meetings, as necessary.
• Participation in ongoing program improvement efforts.

Applicants must apply online by Friday, March 20, 2026, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s) and the names and e‑mail addresses of three reference providers who can submit a letter of recommendation. Application instructions are available online.

For further information, please contact Diane DiSanto, Ed.D., Graduate Director, School Leadership Program at Providence College (401) 865‑2881 or email ddisanto.