Adjunct, Health Education (Fall 2026)

Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1602/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct, Health Education (Fall 2026) Department Name Health and Physical Education Department Academic or Calendar Year Academic School Name Feinstein School of Education and Human Development Position Overview

The Department of Health and Physical Education is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions in teacher preparation health education courses, in particular practicum courses which require both coursework on campus, as well as partnering with RI schools. Supervision in the field is also required.

Essential Duties

• Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate level.

Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Qualifications

Education:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Health Education or Education

Experience:

• 3 or more years K-12 teaching experience
• Knowledge of RI schools

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level.

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A00051 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available Multiple Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fal 2026 Semester Posting Date 04/21/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position

• UNION ELIGIBILITY: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.

• Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.

• There are no fringe benefits with this position.

• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.

• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.

• Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents