Assistant Professor of Education

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Education Department Undergraduate Education Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department

Required Qualifications

* terminal degree (PhD or Doctorate) in Curriculum and Instruction or equivalent professional preparation;
* evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications

* current teacher licensure;
* classroom experience within last 5 years.

Physical Demands Campus Harrogate

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;

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provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;

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comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;

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submit textbook requests;

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comply with announced requirements;

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engage in professional development;

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assist the department chair with effective development and implementation of department s Student Recruitment and Retention Plan, such as Homepage, Brochures, and student letters;

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assist department chair in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Long-Range Strategic Plan and Outcomes Assessment Plan for the assigned program/department;

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support and promote the university s SEWS program within the curriculum;

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assist the department chair with necessary department, school or university reports/schedules as requested;

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demonstrate current knowledge of content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested;

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appropriately align course syllabi goals and objectives to academic major program goals and student outcomes for each course taught;

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develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student;

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submit a current copy of each syllabus to the department chair by a predetermined deadline;

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evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline;

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requisition instructional materials and supplies through the department chair;

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assure completion of the student course evaluation instrument for the semester as requested;

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participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major;

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establish and maintain the resources of the academic department, the school, and the University;

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submit to department chair his/her semester schedule that indicates weekly teaching assignment, office/conference hours and involvement in university, school and department councils or committees;

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effectively advise assigned students in an individualized educational plan for their program of study and maintain an accurate and current academic file for each advisee;

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explore career goals with each assigned advisee;

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mentor majors through the research process;

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fulfill the university s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, and creative achievement;

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participate in events that support the institution, the faculty, staff and students;

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participate in commencement exercises;

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participate in community and public service opportunities;

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attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings;

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complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and

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perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F01686P Job Open Date 03/09/2026 Job Close Date 09/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources