Rank Professor of Elementary Education Methods

Open-Rank Professor of Elementary Education Methods (OF position, beginning Fall ’27)

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. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document) (Download PDF reader)

The Elementary/Special Education Department at Providence College invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Elementary Education Methods, 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 and teacher preparation.

As our student body, and Elementary Special Education majors, grow increasingly diverse; we have a strong preference for candidates who show a commitment to publicly engaged scholarship, student-centered pedagogical and mentoring practices, and support the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups in the college classroom and in partner schools. Potential areas of specialization include but are not limited to social studies pedagogy, urban education, educating multilingual learners, inclusive systems and practices, and student teaching supervision.

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…