Associate Professor, Special Education & Teacher Education Lead

Fort Lewis; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in Special Education to begin Fall Term 2027. The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, coordinating the Special Education graduate program, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

The candidate should have a PhD/EdD in Special Education, several years in K-12 Special Education, and an active scholarly agenda, with a commitment to inclusive instruction and student success.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education or closely related field.
• At least three years of experience as a Special Education teacher in K-12 schools.
• Active scholarly agenda and ability to fulfill teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities at the Associate Professor level.
• Commitment to inclusive instruction and student success.
• Active research agenda in Special Education or Special Education/Teacher Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Special Education.
• Coordinate the Special Education graduate program (MA in Education, endorsement, and alternate pathway).
• Mentor Special Education candidates and advise students.
• Engage in scholarship, service to the college and department, and contribute to accreditation processes.
• Maintain knowledge of digital accessibility, ADA, and Section 508; produce accessible materials.

Skills

Special Education

Higher education teaching

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Program coordination

Research agenda

Education

PhD or EdD in Special Education or related field

Job description

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in Special Education to begin Fall Term 2027. The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, coordinating the Special Education graduate program, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

The candidate should have a PhD/EdD in Special Education, several years in K-12 Special Education, and an active scholarly agenda, with a commitment to inclusive instruction and student success.