Job Embedded Practitioner (JEP) Teaching License
The Job Embedded Practitioner (JEP) Teaching License is issued to candidates who have obtained a job in a full time teaching position prior to completing a Residency or Clinical Teaching Semester. The University of Memphis is authorized to collaborate with public, private and charter schools in the State of Tennessee in order to issue Job Embedded Practitioner Licenses. The process begins in the school's or district's human resources office. The district must submit an "Intent to Hire" form for candidates. For districts or schools that do not have an "Intent to Hire" form, please use our Request for Job Embedded Practitioner's License Form>.
In order for the University of Memphis to recommend a candidate for a Practitioner License, the candidate must meet the following criteria and submit the following documents.
- 2.75 grade point average in their bachelor's degree program from an accredited college/university (may appeal if between 2.50-2.75).
- If you hold an academic permit or limited license, an official undergraduate transcript is not required. However, all others, including University of Memphis alumni, must request an official electronic transcript be sent directly to Ms. Lanier.
- Complete the following application: Practitioner Job Embedded Application form for Newly Hired Teachers>
Please refer to TN Compass> to verify your JEP license expiration date. After your license expires, you are responsible for applying to obtain your Professional Practitioner License through TN Compass. If you do not meet the qualifications for a Professional License, you will have to renew your license to the Practitioner Licensure Issuance 2.
