Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

6d•$62,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Special Education, with an anticipated start in Fall Term 2027. The department offers licensure programs in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and K–12 teaching areas, as well as five master’s programs. The position will teach graduate and undergraduate courses and coordinate the graduate Special Education program, which includes a Master of Arts in Education, a Special Education endorsement program, and an alternative pathway in Special Education. The position carries a teaching load of 12 credits per semester, with a three-credit research release within the academic year. Duties include teaching education courses, mentoring Special Education candidates, program coordination, academic advising, scholarship, service to the college and department, and contributing to accreditation and reauthorization processes. The role also requires responsive, respectful, and effective teaching of students from a range of identities; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and broadly diverse communities; and knowledge of digital accessibility, including the ADA and Section 508. The employee will produce and remediate digitally accessible materials according to Fort Lewis College standards and perform other duties as assigned. This is a permanent, full-time, 1.0 FTE, nine-month exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position reports to the Chair of the Teacher Education Department. Salary is $62,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The expected start is Fall Term 2027. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts and pass a background check.

Requirements

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education or a closely related field.
At least 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.
Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses and coordinate the graduate Special Education program.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and work with broadly diverse communities.
Knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the ADA and Section 508.
Ability to produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with Fort Lewis College standards.
Successful candidate must submit official transcripts and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate and/or graduate-level higher education teaching and research experience.
Experience with online, hybrid, and/or remote instruction.
Experience with academic program coordination.
Experience managing state licensure requirements and processes, both traditional and alternative.
Experience with grant development and management.
Experience developing local and regional partnerships in rural areas.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate education courses.
Mentor Special Education candidates.
Coordinate the graduate Special Education program, including its Master of Arts in Education, Special Education endorsement program, and alternative pathway in Special Education.
Provide academic advising.
Maintain a scholarship and research program.
Provide service to the college and department.
Contribute to accreditation and reauthorization processes.
Teach responsively, respectfully, and effectively to students from a range of identities.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility, including the ADA and Section 508.
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with Fort Lewis College standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.