Lower Level Instructor, J Frank White Academy

Lower Level Instructor, J Frank White Academy

The primary responsibility of the instructional faculty member is to teach assigned courses in accordance with the mission and standards of the J. Frank White Academy. The instructor will teach in language courses, with a preference for Spanish and consideration for qualified applicants in French, German, or Latin.

• Promote the mission of the J. Frank White Academy and Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate on university committees.
• Teach classes assigned by the Principal.
• Develop and distribute a course syllabus for each class assigned, and present copies to students, parents, and the Principal.
• Teach each class within the framework of the mission of the Academy, the University, and the syllabus as presented.
• Establish course objectives for each course taught and create lesson plans aligned with Tennessee standards for the grade and content area taught.
• Assist in revision of curriculum as assigned.
• Evaluate enrolled students and submit grades in a timely fashion.
• Participate in the evaluation process and utilize the results to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Participate in events that support the institution, the faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist at Academy basketball games, parent nights, open houses, preview nights, commencement, fundraisers, and other duties as assigned.
• Advise one Academy organization.
• Update knowledge and skills.
• Leave materials/plans for substitute teachers.
• Maintain compliance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED requirements for faculty members.
• Comply with the Academy Faculty Handbook and the LMU Employee Handbook.
• Provide 180 days of instruction plus five full days of in-service.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings.
• Participate on faculty committees as assigned.
• Sponsor at least one student organization (including after‑school or evening work associated with this sponsorship).
• Work athletic events and open house events during the year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University and the J. Frank White Academy.

• Elementary certification required.
• Degree in the subject area taught.
• 12 hours of professional education courses and six hours of coursework every five years taught.
• Tennessee certification in area of specialization or appropriate permit/interim license.

• Physical demands and other qualifications noted in the full posting.

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.