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. 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: D) in Special Education or closely related field A minimum of three years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in K-12 schools 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 $62,000 , 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: The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 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 , Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of .





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 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways: 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 building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

Office of Compliance and Community StandardsDavid Pirrone, Director of Compliance210 Berndt Hall Rim DriveDurango, Colorado Office of the Title IX Coordinator Questions about Title IX sex discrimination? Office of the Title IX CoordinatorMadeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator210 Berndt Hall Rim DriveDurango, Colorado *** Information 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. Title IX of the Education Amendments of * 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.

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