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Position Summary:
Job Description:
POSITION:
Western Colorado University invites applications for a tenure-track full time faculty position in Education. Teaching responsibilities would fill needs across two or more under/graduate areas consistent with the needs of the Department including: administration, elementary math, literacy, and/or special education as well as graduate-level action research courses. Other courses could be included in the teaching load based on need and qualifications. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 load, with possible releases for program coordination and/or clinical coach responsibilities. Most coursework in the Department is delivered asynchronously online via Canvas; however, this position requires a consistent campus presence in person.
The Education Department at Western has approximately 150 undergraduates and 100 graduate students.
Students may earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching licenses, and added endorsements for
elementary education, K-12 and secondary education, special education, and school administration contexts.
For more information on the Department of Education, visit our website at: https://western.edu/education .
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Per the Handbook for Professional Personnel, “Professional activity should be directed toward improving classroom teaching, involving students in research and scholarly activity, or enhancing the reputation of the University”.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
INSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
SALARY/BENEFITS: $52,000-56,000 annualized salary. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
START DATE: July 1, 2024, or negotiable
What you need to apply: Required attachments to the application include:
Please submit all materials in the resume upload screen in Workday.
Please direct questions to co-chairs Jenny Whitacre at [email protected] and/or Sherri Anderson at
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus.
Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
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