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Assistant Professor, Social Studies Specialist
Department of Teacher
Education
Fort
Lewis College
Durango,
Colorado
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The Department
of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track
assistant professor in the area of Social
Studies Education to begin mid-August 2015. The Teacher Education
Department, with seven full time faculty members, offers licensure programs in
early childhood, elementary, several secondary and K-12 teaching areas and a
new Master’s degree program in Teacher Leadership.
Areas of Needs:
We are seeking a specialist in social studies
education, primarily at the elementary level. We are most interested in
candidates who can also contribute in some
of the additional areas listed below.
Required Area of
Experience Social studies methods for elementary and/or early childhood levels
Additional Areas of Desired Experience
- Social studies content for educators
- Comparative education
- 21st Century curriculum design
- Assessment and data driven instruction
- Emerging technology in schools
- Foundations of education
- Supervision of student teachers
- Experience teaching at the graduate
level
- Experience in hybrid and online
instruction
- Student advising
Please address
your experience in Social Studies Education,
particularly at the elementary level specifically, as well as your
experience and strengths in the additional areas that apply. Faculty in our
department enjoy teaching an array of courses for pre-service and current
teachers. Please address your ability to contribute to this small department by
teaching a range of courses in our programs.
Responsibilities: A teaching load of 12 credits per
semester will include teaching education courses and supervision of student
teachers. Additional duties include academic advising, scholarship, service to
the college and department, and contribution to accreditation and
reauthorization processes.
Salary: $51,500
base salary with the opportunity for supplemental income through external
program teaching and possible summer term teaching. The College offers domestic partner benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in
Education, Curriculum, or closely related fields
- Strong background in early childhood
and/or elementary teaching
- Commitment to undergraduate and
graduate teaching in a small department
Desired Qualifications:
- Undergraduate and graduate level college teaching and
research
- Student teaching supervision
- Teaching from a cultural diversity
perspective, particularly with Native American populations
Application
Process: Applicants
must submit the following material in electronic format:
- A letter of application that addresses each of
the required and desired qualifications and a
description of experiences and interests with any of the areas of needs that you can fulfill
- Current curriculum vitae
- Transcripts from all colleges in which degrees and
teaching licensure were obtained (copies are acceptable but originals will
be required for employment)
- Letters from and contact information for three
references
Send electronic
versions of your materials in one PDF document to: Melissa Stordeur at teachereducationfacultysearch@fortlewis.edu.
Please ask those writing letters
of recommendation to send directly to the department at the email address above
or:
Melissa
Stordeur, Program Coordinator
Teacher Education Search Committee
Department of Education
Fort
Lewis College
1000
Rim Drive
Durango,
CO 81301
If
you have questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search
committee, Prof. Chiara Cannella, at cannella_c@fortlewis.edu.
Applications
received by Oct. 31, 2014 will receive full consideration; the position will
remain open until filled.
About the Area: Fort Lewis College is located in Durango,
Colorado. This is southwest Colorado's largest town, with a population of
approximately 15,000 (45,000 in La Plata County). We are near the Four Corners
junction with New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
The small-town
feel is enriched by the culture of the area. Durango has a vibrant art scene,
and more than a dozen galleries can be found within historic buildings, or
tucked quietly away in the hills.
Perched at 6,512
feet, we are nestled between the red sandstone bluffs of the vast Animas River
Valley and the peaks of the San Juan and Needles Mountains, which rise to an
average elevation above 10,500 feet. To the west are arid desert lands, and the
San Juan National Forest stretches around to the north and east. The landscape
and lifestyle of the area are interpreted through sculptures, paintings,
drawings, jewelry, photography, weavings, writings, music, movies, film, and
live performances.
The area's
world-class attractions include: Mesa Verde National Park, Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Historic Downtown, and Vallecito Lake.
The bustling community enjoys skiing or snowboarding at Durango Mountain
Resort, fly fishing Gold Medal Waters, rafting or kayaking the Animas River,
and mountain biking. Durango offers endless opportunities and a high quality
lifestyle!
The students and
professors at Fort Lewis College are genuine, authentic, friendly, active and
curious. We also have a rich and rare history, having once been a Native
American boarding school. Today, the population remains diverse, and there is a
wonderful merging of cultures. We aim to foster reflective citizens who will
use their liberal arts education to make a difference in the world. Teaching at
Fort Lewis College and living in Durango is magnificent!
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Fort Lewis College
does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national
origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or veteran
status. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and
education 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. People from under-represented
groups are encouraged to apply.
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