Associate Professor of Special Education & Inclusive Teaching

Fort Lewis College; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in Special Education to begin Fall 2027. The Department of Teacher Education offers licensure programs and multiple Master’s degrees.

The role includes teaching 12 credits/semester with a 3-credit research release, advising, scholarship, and service, plus contributions to accreditation. Eligible candidates have a Ph.D./Ed.D. in Special Education and a strong research agenda.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in K-12 schools.
• Advanced degree appropriate to the field with six years of higher education teaching and scholarly agenda.
• Commitment to inclusive instruction and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester with a 3-credit research release; include education courses, mentoring candidates, and program coordination.
• Provide academic advising, scholarship, and service to the college and department.
• Contribute to accreditation and reauthorization processes.
• Engage in diverse and accessible teaching practices, upholding DEI commitments.
• Maintain knowledge of digital accessibility and ADA/Section 508 compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Full-time load includes 15 credits/term with three credits released for service; tenure-track has 3-credit release annually.

Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Digital accessibility

Education

PhD or EdD in Special Education

Job description

Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in Special Education to begin Fall 2027. The Department of Teacher Education offers licensure programs and multiple Master’s degrees.

The role includes teaching 12 credits/semester with a 3-credit research release, advising, scholarship, and service, plus contributions to accreditation. Eligible candidates have a Ph.D./Ed.D. in Special Education and a strong research agenda.