Senior Lecturer- Teacher Education

Position Summary

This is a 10-month senior lecturer position in the Department of Teacher Education.  The primary responsibility of this position is teaching education courses and supervising student teachers.  

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, or related fields 
• Strong background in secondary, K-12, elementary, and/or early childhood school teaching 

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Deep knowledge of social emotional learning and trauma informed pedagogies and successful implementations in schools 
• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate level 
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a small department 
• Demonstrated collaboration with P-12 schools and/or community organizations 

Major Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester in the Teacher Education Department, including teaching education courses, advising graduate thesis projects, and supervising student teachers. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in the classroom, during office hours, through mentorship of students within the Teacher Education Department, and supervising undergraduate research projects. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.  
• Actively participate in department meetings. 
• 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. 

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. 

Compensation

The salary for this position is $46,500 for this 10-Month position, plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
  • Include details regarding how your course design and personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

SeniorLecturer-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by March 20, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.