Connecticut State Community College · 1 month 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 committed to providing access to innovative education and training focused on student success. They are seeking an Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies to teach courses, develop curriculum, and coordinate the program while engaging with students and faculty.
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
Under the direction of the Dean, Chair of the department or other administrator, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study
Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program-related events; assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field
The Program Coordinator is also expected to recruit, advise and retain students in these areas; 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 other such duties as may be appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator in accordance within the contract hours and with regard to the collective bargaining agreement
Release time is based on collective bargaining agreement to perform administrative functions
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to 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. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events
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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