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 ****.
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 D

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