Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Special Education

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 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. 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 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

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

• 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential function

• 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 equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close

vision requirements due to computer work

• Light to moderate lifting is required

Travel:

Less than 5% is expected for this position

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.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the

position

• CV
• Names and contact information for three current,

professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on November 29, 2026,
will receive full consideration.

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 Durango

Notice 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 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: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport
Fort 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 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. 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 Standards

David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

210 Berndt Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX
Coordinator

210 Berndt Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

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. 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 Accommodations

Any 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
970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business
days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your
request and prepare for 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.