Position Summary:
The Assistant Professor in Teacher Education will be responsible for teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Assistant Professors will also be expected to provide service on department and college committees and engage in department and college-wide recruitment and retention activities. Assistant Professors are also required to establish a research agenda consistent with the mission of the Teacher Education Department. Course load will include (typically) 3-credit courses for a standard teaching load of 24 credits per year (which may also include School Based Field Experience courses where the instructor is responsible for organizing and coordinating school-based field experiences in collaboration with local schools).
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses (Including Elementary Science and Literacy Methods) in the Teacher Education Department comparable to 24 credit hours per year to include some credits each semester for student advising and mentoring, and field-based coordination
- Mentor undergraduate students pursuing career interests in the educational field, including supervising student teaching
- Mentor and advise graduate students in career interests and supporting graduate research projects
- Perform service activities such as engaging in department and college committees, recruitment and retention activities
- Pursuing research and grant opportunities and performing regional professional development activities with local schools
- Optional Summer employment to teach courses or oversee internships
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or EdD or ABD in Education, Curriculum, or closely related field of study
- ABD candidates with significant work experience will be considered with the understanding that they complete their degree within one year of accepting the position
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in K12 Schools
- Experience working with diverse students, using distance learning technology, and/or building relationships in rural settings
- Candidate’s research agenda and teaching philosophy should demonstrate clear commitment to innovative teaching and learning, and equity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or expertise teaching elementary students, including STEM content areas and literacy
- Experience teaching in higher education in undergraduate and/or graduate programs
- Experience teaching online and hybrid courses and/or use of a learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard etc.)
- Experience in grant writing and management and/or program development and evaluation (assessment)
- Experience in providing professional development in K12 Schools and/or higher education or community-based projects
Major Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Teacher Education Department comparable to 24 credit hours per year to include some credits each semester for student advising and mentoring, and field-based coordination
- Mentor undergraduate students pursuing career interests in the educational field, including supervising student teaching
- Mentor and advise graduate students in career interests and supporting graduate research projects
- Perform service activities such as engaging in department and college committees, recruitment and retention activities
- Pursuing research and grant opportunities and performing regional professional development activities with local schools
- Optional Summer employment to teach courses or oversee internships
Work Conditions
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.
A complete application packet includes:
- • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
- • Curriculum vitae
- • Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Compensation
The salary for this position is $55,000, 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
Applicant materials received by January 21, 2024, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
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
192 Education Business 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
Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@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.
