RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
ANTICIPATED FACULTY VACANCIES
FALL 2008

Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is a comprehensive mid-size institution of approximately 9000 students.   The 180-acre campus is located in beautiful, historic Providence, Rhode Island's capital, with excellent proximity to the academic and cultural resources of Boston and New York City.  The Atlantic coastline and Rhode Island's breathtaking Narragansett Bay offer the College community beaches, boating, and other recreational opportunities.  In addition to a dynamic professional environment, the College offers competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits.

All positions are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor, unless otherwise noted.  Final appointments are subject to available funding. 

Rhode Island College undertakes student outcomes assessment as a means of program improvement.  Knowledge of outcomes assessment is preferred and commitment is required.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

IMPORTANT:  Below are brief descriptions for these positions.  Click on the “Click Here” button for more detailed information on the additional responsibilities and further requirements for the position.  Application procedures can be found on the last page.

■ FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Art - History.   Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses in the Renaissance, Baroque and Ancient traditions (painting, sculpture and architecture); teach a survey of early Western art.  Requirements include:  Ph.D. in Art History with specialization in Renaissance or Baroque.  The candidate will teach a course on Renaissance Art that surveys developments in painting, sculpture and architecture in major European centers, and a course on Baroque that surveys seventeenth-century European art, with an emphasis on Italian art.  Application package must also include a sample course syllabus and representative publication.   Normal starting salary range is: $50,000 - $53,000. (Search Code: ARTHIS08) Application Deadline: February 8, 2008  Click Here for a full job description

Art - Metalsmithing/Jewelry.  Search CLOSED Teach all levels of jewelry and metals; assist in hiring, scheduling and coordinating adjunct faculty; supervise two studio classrooms.  Maintain exhibition record and professional activity in studio.  Requirements include:  MFA in jewelry/metals.  Preferred: Two years’ college teaching experience.  Application package must also include 20 slides of your work and 20 slides of your students’ work; Artist Statement and Educational Philosophy; SASE for return of materials.   Normal starting salary range is:  $50,000 - $55,000. (Search Code: ARTMET08)  Application Deadline: February 8, 2008    Click Here for a full job description

English – Composition and Rhetoric.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses in composition and general education as well as the possibility of introductory surveys and specialty courses at upper-division and MA levels; an ongoing commitment to scholarly work; and Departmental and College service.  Faculty in composition may collaborate with Writing Across the Curriculum or Writing in the Disciplines work on campus as well as with a very active Writing Center and the Rhode Island Writing Project.  Requirements include: Ph.D. in English with specialization in composition and rhetoric or Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric.  Preferred:  An interest in professional, business, and/or technical writing; expertise in writing assessment.  Normal starting salary range is:  $48,000 - $53,000. (Search Code: ENGCR08)     Click Here for a full job description

Mathematics/CS - Computer Science.  Search CLOSED Teach courses in computer science.  Requirements include: Ph.D. in computer science; ability to teach a broad spectrum of computer science courses; active research agenda in computer science and/or computer-science education.  Applications must include a statement of professional philosophy and goals that addresses commitment to teaching, past research, and plans for continued scholarship and one of the letters of recommendation must specifically address the candidate's potential for teaching.  Normal starting salary range is:  $50,000 - $54,000. (Search Code: MATHCS08)    Click Here for a full job description

Mathematics/CS - Mathematics and Computer Science.   Search CLOSED Teach courses in mathematics and computer science.  Requirements include: Ph.D. in mathematics; demonstrated ability to teach a broad spectrum of mathematics courses; an active research agenda in mathematics. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science; college teaching experience. Applications must include a statement of professional philosophy and goals that addresses commitment to teaching, past research, and plans for continued scholarship; one of the letters of recommendation must specifically address the candidate's potential for teaching.   Normal starting salary range is: $50,000 - $54,000  (Search Code: MATHMCS08) Application Deadline: February 8, 2008  Click Here for a full job description

Mathematics/CS - Mathematics Generalist.   Search CLOSED Three-year limited-term position.  Teach introductory, upper-level, and masters-level courses in mathematics. Requirements include: Ph.D. in mathematics; demonstrated ability to teach a broad spectrum of mathematics courses; an active research agenda in mathematics.  Preferred: College teaching experience.  Applications must include a statement of professional philosophy and goals that addresses commitment to teaching, past research, and plans for continued scholarship; one of the letters of recommendation must specifically address the candidate's potential for teaching. Normal starting salary range is: $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code: MATHGEN08)   Application Deadline: February 8, 2008   Click Here for a full job description

Mathematics/CS - Mathematics Education. Three-year limited-term position. Teach courses in mathematics and mathematics education to undergraduates and to teacher candidates at the elementary and secondary levels.  Requirements include: Doctorate in Mathematics Education with master's level background in mathematics; excellent mathematics teaching record including at least two years at the secondary level; commitment to teaching and teacher preparation, and an active research agenda related to mathematics education. Applications must include a statement of professional philosophy and goals that addresses commitment to teaching, past research, and plans for continued scholarship; one of the letters of recommendation must specifically address the candidate's teaching record.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $53,000. (Search Code: MATHED08)   Click Here for a full job description

Mathematics/CS - Computer Science and Mathematics.  Search CLOSED Teach courses in computer science and mathematics.  Requirements include: Ph.D. in computer science; ability to teach a broad spectrum of computer-science courses; and an active research agenda in computer science or computer-science education. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics.  Applications must include a statement of professional philosophy and goals that addresses commitment to teaching, past research, and plans for continued scholarship; one of the letters of recommendation must specifically address the candidate's potential for teaching.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $55,000. (Search Code: MATHCOMP08)   Click Here for a full job description

Modern Languages - Portuguese Studies.  Search CLOSED Half-time, one-year temporary position.  Teach all levels of Portuguese language and Lusophone Literature and Culture.  Requirements include:  ABD in Portuguese; college level teaching experience; native or near native fluency in Portuguese.  Preferred:  Ph.D.  Normal starting salary range is:  $23,000 - $25,000. (Search Code: PORT08)   Click Here for a full job description

Physical Science – Physics.  Search CLOSED Teach in the undergraduate physics and physical sciences curricula. Requirements include:  Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field; research experience in physics or closely related field.  Cover letter must include statement of research interests with plan for undergraduate involvement and teaching philosophy.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $55,000.   (Search Code: PHYSCI08)   Click Here for a full job description

Political Science.    Search CLOSED One-year temporary position.  Teach introductory and advanced courses in any field of political science; teach American Government or similar introductory-level courses.  Requirements include: A.B.D. in political science or related discipline; college-level teaching experience.  Preferred:  Ph.D. in political science.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000. (Search Code: POLSI08)  Application Deadline: February 8, 2008    Click Here for a full job description

Psychology - Clinical.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology.  Requirements include: Doctorate from an APA-accredited program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; college-level teaching experience. Preferred: a) evidence of teaching effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate courses such as Drugs and Behavior (or similar course), Research Methods, Community Psychology, and Personality, b) ability to supervise undergraduate Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies (CDAS) practica and internships; c) evidence of active research program; and d) eligibility for Rhode Island professional certification/licensure in chemical dependency or related areas.  Application must include evidence of teaching effectiveness, and reprints/preprints.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $54,000.   (Search Code: PSYCH08)   Click Here for a full job description  

Sociology - Minority Groups.  Search CLOSED Teach at least two of the following courses: Minority Issues in Justice Systems; Minority Group Relations; Victimology; Comparative Law and Justice; Law & Society; Juveniles & Justice.  Requirements include:  Ph.D. in Sociology or Justice Studies and a specialization in race, ethnicity, and minority group relations; an ability to teach at least two of the courses listed above and teach other required Sociology courses; a record of scholarly activity.  Preferred:  Ph.D. in Sociology.  Normal starting salary range is:   $48,000 - $53,000.    (Search Code:  SOCMIN08)   Click Here for a full job description

Sociology - Law and Society.   Search CLOSED Teach at least two of the following courses: Victimology; Juveniles and Justice; Comparative Law & Justice, Law and Society, Minority Issues in the Justice System, Minority Group Relations. Requirements include:  Ph.D. in Sociology or Justice Studies; specialization in justice studies; teach other required Sociology courses; a record of scholarly activity.  Preferred:  Ph.D. in Sociology.  Normal starting salary range is:   $48,000 - $52,000.  Search Code: SOCLS08)  Click Here for a full job description

■ SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Accounting and CIS - Computer Information Systems – (two positions). Search CLOSED  Teach undergraduate courses in computer information systems. Requirements include: Doctorate in information systems or related field; industry experience in IS applications.. Preferred: College teaching experience. Normal starting salary range is:   $65,000 - $70,000.  (Search Code: CIS08) Click Here for a full job description

Economics and Finance – Finance Generalist.  Search CLOSED Teach courses in Finance . Requirements include: Ph.D. or DBA in Finance (or closely related field); college-level teaching experience in Finance.  Preferred:  Field of Specialization: Financial Institutions, International Finance, Risk Management.   Normal starting salary range is:   $65,000 - $75,000. (Search Code: FIN08)    Click Here for a full job description.  

Management and Marketing – Marketing Generalist.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses. Requirements include:  Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing.  Preferred: College teaching experience.   Normal starting salary range is:   $70,000 - $75,000. (Search Code: MARKET08)  Click Here for a full job description

■ SCHOOL OF NURSING - Application Deadline: February 15, 2008

Nursing – Medical-Surgical.  Associate Professor.  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  Opportunity to develop and teach in a new master’s program; provide clinical and classroom instruction in adult acute and critical care nursing.  Requirements include:  Doctoral degree; relevant teaching and clinical experience.  Preferred:  Graduate teaching experience; Specialty Certification; record of scholarly accomplishment.  Normal starting salary range is:   $60,000 - $70,000.  (Search Code: NURSMS08)  Click Here for a full job description Search CLOSED

Nursing – Medical-Surgical.  Assistant Professor.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses and provide clinical instruction in medical surgical nursing.  Requirements include:  Doctoral degree; relevant teaching and clinical experience.  Preferred:  College teaching experience   Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $55,000.  (Search Code: NMSAP08) Click Here for a full job description.

Nursing - Generalist.  Assistant Professor. Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses and provide clinical instruction and supervision for undergraduate students.  Individuals in all specialty areas are encouraged to apply (generalist); priority needs are for maternal child health, pediatrics and community health nursing.  Requirements include: Doctoral degree; relevant teaching and clinical experience; current RN license.  Preferred: College teaching experience.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $55,000.  (Search Code: NURSGEN08).      Click Here for a full job description.   If no successful candidate is identified, applicants holding a Master’s degree in Nursing may be considered for a limited-term appointment.

Nursing - Community Health.   Associate Professor.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  Opportunity to develop and teach in a new master’s program; provide clinical and classroom instruction in community health nursing.  Requirements include:  Doctoral degree; relevant teaching and clinical experience.  Preferred:  Graduate teaching experience; Specialty Certification; record of scholarly accomplishment.  Normal starting salary range is:   $60,000 - $70,000. (Search Code: NURSCH08)   Click Here for a full job description

Nursing - Community Health.   Assistant Professor.  Search CLOSED  Teach undergraduate and provide clinical instruction in community health nursing.  Requirements include:  Doctoral degree; relevant teaching and clinical experience.  Preferred:  College teaching experience.   Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $55,000. (Search Code: NCHAP08)   Click Here for a full job description

■ FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology - Counseling.  Search CLOSED Teach graduate level courses in Mental Health and School Counseling Programs.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, or related field in counseling; counseling experience in mental health and/or school related settings.  Preferred:  College teaching experience.   (Search Code: CEPCOUN08)     Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000. Click Here for a full job description

Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology - School Psychology.  Search CLOSED  Teach graduate level courses in school psychology and undergraduate educational psychology course. Requirements include: Doctorate in School Psychology, Educational Psychology Child Clinical Psychology or related area; two year’s work experience as a school psychologist.  Preferred: College teaching experience.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $54,000. (Search Code:  CEPSCHL08)     Click Here for a full job description

Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology - Educational Leadership and Middle Level Education.   Search CLOSED  Teach graduate-level courses in educational leadership and middle-level education.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in educational leadership, organizational behavior, curriculum, or related field; 5 years of successful teaching experience at the K-12 level.  Preferred: Urban experience; leadership experience at the district/system level.  Normal starting salary range is:   $55,000 - $58,000. (Search Code: CEPEL08)    Click Here for a full job description

Educational Studies - Secondary Science. Search CLOSED  Teach undergraduate courses in the Secondary Science Education Program.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in Science Education or appropriate area for preparation of secondary science teachers; minimum 3 years’ teaching experience at the 7-12 levels; experience in a science education program; evidence of scholarly agenda and professional activities. Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code:  ESSCI08)    Click Here for a full job description

Educational Studies - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).  Search CLOSED   Teach graduate level courses in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Bilingual-Bicultural studies, language acquisition, linguistics, curriculum, and methods of teaching.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in Teaching English as a Second Language or Bilingual Education; Proficiency in language other than English; minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Secondary School teaching Modern Languages, ESL or Bilingual Education; evidence of scholarly work in Second Language Education.  Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code:ESESL08)    Click Here for a full job description

Elementary Education - Language Arts.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Language Arts and integrated field-based practica in language arts.  Requirements include:  Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction or appropriate area; minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in elementary or middle level school; evidence of teaching excellence.  Preferred:  Higher education teaching experience.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code: EELA08)  Click Here for a full job description

Elementary Education –Reading.  Search CLOSED  Teach graduate level courses in reading.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in Reading Education, Curriculum and Instruction or appropriate area; 3 years’ teaching experience in elementary and/or middle/secondary level; knowledge of IRA standards, commitment to assessment of students; scholarly research and professional activities.  Preferred:  Higher Education teaching experience.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000. (Search Code: EEREAD08)   Click Here for a full job description

Elementary Education – Secondary Reading.  Search CLOSED Three-year limited-term position.  Teach graduate level courses in Reading Program with specific emphasis in secondary reading.  Requirements include: Doctorate in Reading Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related area.  Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience in Reading at the middle and/or secondary school levels; evidence of scholarly research and professional activities.  Preferred:  Higher Education teaching experience.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000. (Search Code: EESR08)     Click Here for a full job description

Health and Physical Education - Physical Education.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate courses in physical education.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in Physical Education or related area; minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in physical education; record of  scholarly research and professional activities. Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.   (Search Code:  HPEPE08)  Click Here for a full job description

Special Education - Generalist.  Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate special education courses in assessment, language development, curriculum, behavioral support, or methods with knowledge of cross cultural competence.  Requirements include:  Doctorate in special education or related field of education; public school special education experience with children with either mild/moderate or severe/profound disabilities.  Preferred: Experience in inclusive educational settings with diverse students.   Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code:SEGEN08)   Click Here for a full job description

Special Education - Multicultural.   Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy for English Language Learners, multicultural teaching and learning, instruction and methods for culturally and linguistically diverse learners with special needs. Requirements include:  Doctorate in special education or related field of education; minimum of 3 years’ public school special education experience with children with mild/moderate disabilities.  Preferred:  Experience in inclusive educational settings with diverse students.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code: SEMUL08)    Click Here for a full job description

Special Education - Severe and Profound Needs.   Search CLOSED Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instruction, assessment, curriculum modification, and transition strategies for students with severe/profound disabilities.  Requirements Include:  Doctorate in special education or a related field of education; minimum of 3 years’ public school special education teaching experience with children with severe/profound disabilities, Preferred: Experience in inclusive educational settings with diverse students.  Normal starting salary range is:   $50,000 - $52,000.  (Search Code: SESP08)    Click Here for a full job description

General Information/Application Procedure:

Except where otherwise noted, the doctoral or other appropriate terminal degree is required for all tenure-track appointments and must be completed prior to the beginning of service; the major field of graduate work must be that for which the candidate is to be assigned a majority of her/his teaching time.

Applications must be received in the Office of Human Resources by Application Deadline noted.  For positions noted on the Faculty employment page, applications will continue to be accepted until candidates are chosen.  Submit cover letter, resume, official transcripts, and three current letters of reference.  When applying, each cover letter must include the Search Code for the position.  If you are applying for more than one position, separate materials MUST be submitted for each search.     Mail or fax (e-mail not accepted) applications to:

Office of Human Resources
Attention: (insert appropriate Search Code here)
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908-1991

Fax: 401-456-8717  ●  Tel: 401-456-8216

Fax # 401-456-8717; Tel # 401-456-8216. 

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