Position Summary:The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, specializing in Special Education, to begin Fall Term 2027. The Teacher Education Department offers licensure programs in early childhood, elementary, several secondary and K-12 teaching areas, and five Master’s degree programs. We are seeking a specialist in Special Education who has the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses as well as successfully coordinate the graduate program in Special Education, which includes a Master of Arts in Education, a Special Education endorsement program, and an alternative pathway in Special Education.Job Description:Essential Functions and Responsibilities:A teaching load of 12 credits per semester with a 3-credit research release within the academic year. Teaching load will include teaching education courses, mentoring special education candidates, and program coordination. Additional duties include academic advising, scholarship, and service to the college and department, and contribution to accreditation and reauthorization processes.Responsive, respectful, and effective teaching of students from a range of identitiesDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communitiesMaintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standardsPerform other duties as assignedNormal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service. Tenured/Tenured Track Faculty also receive a three-credit release per year to support their scholarship/research.Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:Doctorate (Ph.D or Ed.D) in Special Education or closely related fieldA minimum of three years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in K-12 schoolsAn active research agenda in Special Education or Special Education/Teacher EducationPreferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:Undergraduate and/or graduate level higher education teaching and researchExperience with online, hybrid and/or remote instructionExperience with academic program coordinationExperience with and ability to manage state licensure requirements and processes, both traditional and alternativeExperience with grant development and managementDevelopment of local and regional partnerships in rural areasReports To / Supervisory Responsibility:This position reports to the Chair of the Teacher Education DepartmentWork Environment:Moderate noise (i.E. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).Ability to work in a confined area.Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear,



and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipmentSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer workLight to moderate lifting is requiredTravel:Less than 5% is expected for this positionFLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkExemptFull-Time 1.0 FTEPermanent9 Month Position.Typical Work hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pmCompensationSalary is $62,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts and pass a background check.About Fort Lewis College:On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around DurangoNotice to Prospective Employees:The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989.



This report contains information about:Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policySexual assault policyCampus security policiesCampus/community resourcesThe Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollmentWhere to find registered sex offender informationCrime statistics for the previous three calendar yearsReporting crimesThe Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:By going to the internet website at: www.Fortlewis.Edu/AnnualSecurityReportFort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.Equal OpportunityFort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.Fortlewis.Edu/CARE.Discrimination Questions?Office of Compliance and Community StandardsDavid Pirrone, Director of Compliance210 Berndt Hall1000 Rim DriveDurango, Colorado 81301(970) 247-7182 [email protected] of the Title IX CoordinatorQuestions about Title IX sex discrimination?Office of the Title IX CoordinatorMadeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator210 Berndt Hall1000 Rim DriveDurango, Colorado 81301(970) 247-7049 [email protected] about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.ADAA AccommodationsAny person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone (phone hidden) or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Professor Of Teacher Education, Special Education (Durango)
🏢 Fort Lewis College
📍 Durango