Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (Special Education Specialization)

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 education teaching and/or program administration  

• Mentorship of teacher education students or peer mentorship  

• Undergraduate and/or graduate level college teaching and research 

• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and service in a teaching-intensive institution that has a meaningful impact on schools in the region. 

• Experience with online, hybrid and/or remote instruction 

• Responsive, respectful, and effective teaching of students from a range of identities  

• Experience with Alternative Special Education licensure processes and coursework development 

• Experience with grant development and management 

• Development of local and regional partnerships in rural areas 

• 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

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 

• Experience with academic program coordination 

• Experience with and ability to manage state licensure requirements and processes, both traditional and alternative 

• An active research agenda in Special Education or Special Education/Teacher Education program design or implementation  

 

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position reports to the Chair of the 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 t