Position Summary The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor, specializing in Special Education, to begin Fall Term ****. The Teacher Education Department offers licensure programs in early childhood, elementary, several secondary and K-12 teaching areas, and five Master's degree programs.

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 identities Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508 Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards Perform other duties as assigned Normal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service. Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience Doctorate (Ph. D) in Special Education or closely related field A minimum of three years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in K-12 schools Appointment at the Associate Professor rank requires an advanced degree appropriate to the field, six years of successful teaching experience in higher education, and substantial evidence of professional development,



consistent with the Fort Lewis College Faculty Handbook. An active scholarly agenda and demonstrated ability to fulfill teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities at the Associate Professor level. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive instruction, student success, and collaborative academic work An active research agenda in Special Education or Special Education/Teacher Education Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience Undergraduate and/or graduate level higher education teaching and research Experience with online, hybrid and/or remote instruction Experience with academic program coordination Experience with and ability to manage state licensure requirements and processes, both traditional and alternative Experience with grant development and management Development of local and regional partnerships in rural areas Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility This position reports to the Chair of the Teacher Education Department. Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Exempt Full-Time 1.0 FTE Permanent 9 Month Position. Typical Work hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Compensation Salary is $70,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. 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. 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. Notice to Prospective Employees Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy Sexual assault policy Campus security policies Campus/community resources The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment Where to find registered sex offender information Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years Reporting crimes By going to the internet website at: Security Report Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. Equal Opportunity Fort 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. 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 b

📌 Associate Professor Of Teacher Education (Durango)
🏢 Fort Lewis College
📍 Durango