Assistant Professor of Elementary​/Special Education

The Elementary/Special Education Department at Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Elementary Special Education, beginning in Fall 2027.

We seek a scholar and educator who will contribute to the department’s commitment to academic excellence, evidence-based instructional practices, and the preparation of highly effective elementary and special education teachers. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate teacher candidates, scholarship and professional engagement, and collaboration with schools and community partners. We particularly welcome candidates with an established or emerging research agenda that has the potential to enhance the department’s national visibility and contribute meaningfully to the field of elementary education, teacher preparation, and/or special education as an inclusive model.

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 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 Department of Education is widely recognized for its merged dual certification elementary and special education program. We seek to: a) educate and inclusively prepare outstanding pre-service teacher candidates in both elementary education (grades k-6) and special education (grades k-8); b) engage in high-quality teaching, scholarship, and service; and c) engage in diverse partnerships within our local community, across Rhode Island, throughout the New England Region and Internationally.

The Elementary Special Education Program has a long history of emphasizing inclusive education, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.

Salary: $69,000-$79,000

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach face-to-face undergraduate education courses in a merged elementary and special ed department.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality instructional materials, learning experiences, and assessments.
• Advise Elementary/Special Education majors on coursework, including requirements within the Providence College Core Curriculum.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local schools and community partners.
• Contribute to…