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Salary: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 Annually
Location: Gunnison, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Division: Academic Affairs
Job Number: 51378F-FY23-1
Position
Western Colorado University invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty position in the Department of Education in the area of special education.
In an effort to increase Western’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI), this position is part of a DEI cluster search that involves the following departments: Accounting, Education, Outdoor Industry MBA, and Environment and Sustainability.
The Education Department at Western has approximately 150 undergraduates and 100 graduate students. Students may earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and teaching licenses in elementary education, middle school and secondary education, special education, school administration, and educator effectiveness. For more information on the Department of Education, visit our website at: https://western.edu/education.
Duties
Teaching responsibilities could include courses on inclusivity, mild disabilities, social-emotional disabilities, instruction and assessment in special education, teaching reading in special education, applied behavior analysis, qualitative research methods, and teacher action research. Other courses could be included in the teaching load based on need and qualifications. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 teaching load, with possible releases for leadership responsibilities. A strong commitment to effective teaching, advising, service, and professional development is expected.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required; ABD applicants will also be considered. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. Candidates must also be able to use technology in instructional delivery, including ability to teach online and hybrid courses. Collegiality and professional flexibility are characteristic of the department and would be sought in the successful candidate.
Additional Application Information
SALARY/BENEFITS: $50,000-$55,000 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 2023
APPLICATION: Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs. Required attachments to the application include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching evaluations, and a reference list with names and contact information for three references. Because this search is part of a DEI cluster search, please include information about your experience with and commitment to DEI in your letter of application.
Please direct questions about the search process to Brooke Hanks at 970-943-2504 or [email protected]
Please direct questions about the Education Department’s special education programs to Tara Mason at 970-943-7059 or [email protected]
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applicants whose complete applications are received by January 1, 2023.
Note: 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.