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Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.

Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Special Education Specialization
$58,000 yearly
Fort Lewis College Durango, CO, USA
Position Summary: The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in Special Education to begin Fall Term 2026. The Teacher Education Department offers licensure programs in early childhood, elementary, several secondary and K-12 teaching areas and five Master’s degree programs.    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.     Specialization in literacy/reading in general education or in special education   Experience in higher...
Nov 14, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor in Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education
$58,000 yearly
Fort Lewis College Durango, CO, USA
Position Summary: The Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education will be responsible for teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Assistant Professors will also be expected to provide service to 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 practicum experiences in collaboration with local schools or early childhood learning centers). Job Description: Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses (with a focus on...
Nov 07, 2025
Full time
Dean, School of Education, Fort Lewis College
$126,000 - $140,000 yearly
Fort Lewis College Durango, CO, USA
Position Summary: The Fort Lewis College School of Education offers a wide range of programs that reflect our commitment to innovative educator preparation, inclusive teaching in the Four Corners region, and leadership in pedagogical best practices on campus. The Dean oversees the following programs: · Undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education licensure programs, including undergraduate programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and PreK-12 teacher licensure and graduate Master of Arts in Education programs in Special Education, Teacher Licensure (Secondary and K-12), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Principal Licensure, and Leading in Context · A nationally recognized Adventure Education (AE) Department with undergraduate programs including a major and minor in Adventure Education, a Snow and Avalanche Studies certificate, and a Wilderness and Adventure Therapy certificate. The ideal candidate will understand and lead the School in ways...