Paralegal Studies Technical Instructor (Full-time)

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as Full-Time Instructor in the Paralegal Program. Under general supervision, the Full-Time instructor is responsible for all aspects of instruction and assistant with the operation of the program. Applicants are expected to be innovative, work with a diverse student population, and have effective communication skills. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of methodologies including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and video conferencing. Additionally, this program requires day, afternoon, and evening scheduling. This is a full-time/exempt position.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel
4. May be required to teach Friday or Saturday classes

Responsibilities:

• Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Teach and design engaging courses aligned with the curriculum provided by the Technical College System of Georgia
• Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support student learning outcomes and objectives set forth in the course syllabus
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision
• Participate in division and college wide meetings
• Participate in four or more professional development activities yearly
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials
• Maintain a minimum of four office hours per week
• Recruit, retain, and graduate students. Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline (i.e. Political Science, Public Administration, or MLS) with two (2) to four (4) years of work experience as a Paralegal or related work experience within the legal studies field.

-OR-

• Juris Doctorate *and* One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a Paralegal or related experience within the legal studies field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled.  Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note:  If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay.  Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – Show phone number,  View email address on columbustechnicalcollege.applytojob.com
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – Show phone number,  View email address on columbustechnicalcollege.applytojob.com
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – Show phone number,  View email address on columbustechnicalcollege.applytojob.com

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.