Connecticut State Community College ยท 4 weeks ago
Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies
Manchester, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $71K/yr
4+ years expConnecticut State Community College is dedicated to providing innovative education and training focused on student success. The Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies will prepare and teach courses, evaluate student learning, and oversee program operations while fostering partnerships with local organizations.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date
Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.)
Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study
Evaluate and assess student learning; provide student support and academic advising; plan and execute program-related events; assist with program reviews; develop curriculum and periodically evaluate teaching materials; and attend workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field
Recruit, advise and retain students; select appropriate part-time instructors; schedule the program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise internships; assess and improve the program; and perform other such duties as may be appropriately assigned
Carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits)
Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Experience teaching Paralegal or Business Law classes
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation
Experience supervising paralegals, faculty or staff
Experience in the oversight of cooperative work & learning experiences
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software
Benefits
Generous leave policies
Several retirement plans
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits
Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable
Company
Connecticut State Community College
CT State Community College, headquartered in New Britain, is an associate degree and certificate-granting institution that serves 70,000 students, with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut along with additional satellite locations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William (Terry) Brown
Associate Vice President for Strategic Operations & Partnership Development
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