Supervising Faculty for University High School (expanding to 11th grade for 2024-25)

Educational Initiatives

University High School at The University of Memphis seeks to fill a supervising faculty position for grades 9th – 10th. A bachelor’s degree and an active Tennessee teaching license is required with endorsements that allow for teaching high school grades. University High School was rated an “A” school by the TDOE, received a “Level 5” TVAAS growth score (highest awarded), is recognized as an Innovative School Model, and all students are eligible to earn up to 30 college credits in Dual Enrollment courses on campus at the UofM. Students at University Schools represents all 36 zip codes in Shelby County.

The school is interested in applicants with instructional experience, training in innovative strategies of teaching and learning (including differentiated instruction), dual enrollment, or other effective research-based instructional models. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to school improvement, an understanding of (and commitment to the) education for all learners, and a willingness to assume a leadership role in the school.

Position Summary

Supervising teachers instruct high school aged students as well as supervise/coach/mentor pre-service education majors at the University of Memphis College of Education. University High School will be in its third full year of operation during the 2024-25 school year.

This is a 10 month faculty position at the University of Memphis with full benefits.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Active Tennessee teaching license as found in the TNCompass public search tool with a PK-3, K-5, or elective course offering endorsement or ability to qualify for a permit

Hiring Range

All faculty position salaries are commensurate with experience and aligned to the University Schools Supervising Faculty Salary Schedule ($50,000 to 80,000). Other benefits include:

• priority admission for children to the ELRC, Campus School, UMS, and UHS
• 100% tuition coverage for all masters, EdS, EdD, PhD, MBA, or other courses at any public college or university in the state of Tennessee
• 50% tuition coverage for bachelor’s degrees for children and spouses
• State benefits for retirement with TCRS
• State benefits for medical coverage (your choice between Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGA)
• 401k, Dependent Care FSA, and Medical FSA
• Life Insurance
• All other state employee benefits