Professor - Liberal Arts teaches courses in the discipline area of liberal arts. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Liberal Arts provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Liberal Arts typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Influence1 Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was organized exclusively for purposes to include educational management, community engagement and economic development. Initiated as a philanthropic measure of its founder, Influence1 has grown to serve the local community in multiple capacities with varying programs geared for community and youth enrichment.
In addition to its charter schools, City University School of Liberal Arts, City University School Girls Preparatory, and City University School of Independence, Influence1 is also responsible for the 38106 Joint Agency Collaborative, 1Urban Gallery, and the Memphis Starts With Me©community program.
City University Schools
City University Schools is a network of open-enrollment college preparatory schools established under Tennessee charter school laws in under-resourced communities throughout the state.
Since its founding in 2004, City University Schools strives to meet the need of public education as well as the demand for alternative institutions committed to post-secondary preparation.
Each school operates on the principles of providing a valuable, well-rounded academic experience through the support of a diverse and dedicated group of qualified educators and administrative staff, an extended school year and rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
Mission
City University Schools will prepare its students with the necessary skills to be twenty-first century scholars and citizens. As college preparatory schools operating as Centers of Excellence for Student Development, City University Schools will provide academically rigorous and socially enriching educational opportunities for its scholars. Upon graduation, these scholars will be better prepared to enter secondary education and college as intellectually sophisticated citizens with vigor for learning.
Position Goal
To instruct scholars by delivering a grade 6-12 curriculum in multiple disciplines, teach effectively, utilize a group-focused instructional system, and preserve the end goal of student learning and achieving academic success.
Responsibilities
Instructional * Plan/organize lessons—includes homework, test enrichment and remedial material virtually.
Classroom Management * Maintain a safe classroom environment by implementing precautions to assure safe surroundings in the classroom and for all scholars.
Assessment
Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching based on results of student achievement (daily student performance and standardized tests). Please note, student achievement on standardized assessments is critical to the efforts of the schools and are accounted with the teacher evaluation process.
Rapport with Scholarsand Parents * Work with students enthusiastically, interact with students effectively, and contribute to the success of student life.
Professional Relationships * Parents (professionalism in all aspects)
Commitment to Organization * Take initiative in promoting/marketing the school.
Professional Growth(self and others)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification required, master’s degree preferred. City University Schools complies with all Tennessee policies regarding minimum requirements that teachers be certified in the instructional subject area, or demonstrate progress toward obtaining proper certification.
NOTE: Only teachers with complete/proper certification at the time of the application will be eligible for the Bonus. Applicants that hold the proper qualifications and current certifications in the subject area listed will be considered for review. Those applicants who do not hold proper certification will not be considered.
Reports to: Campus President of City University Schools
Terms of Employment
This is a 10-month position. All contractual information will be outlined in the contract between the Teacher and the City University Schools Board of Trustees. The Teacher will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $48,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person