Adjunct Instructor - Legal Studies

State-of-Georgi; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Athens Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Legal Studies to teach courses such as Introduction to Law and Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, Criminal Law and Procedure, and more. The position involves on-campus and online instruction under the supervision of the program chair and academic dean.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate or a related Master’s degree, with paralegal experience and credentialing to satisfy accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or Master’s in a related field with paralegal experience.
• Credentialed to satisfy accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.
• Availability for both on campus and online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as directed by the program chair based on experience in areas of law.
• Becomes familiar with program outcomes and helps develop course materials.
• Implements course instruction to meet TCSG curricular competencies.
• Maintains student records and submits grades and reports on time.
• Participates in textbook and material reviews and program meetings.

Skills

Online teaching

Paralegal experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Adjunct Instructor - Legal StudiesAgency:Athens Technical CollegeJob Requisition ID:JR0000002697Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. NO STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS.Job Description:Responsibilities:Teaches courses as directed by the program chair and based on experience in the following areas of law: Introduction to Law and Ethics; Legal Research and Writing; Criminal Law and Procedure; Civil Litigation; Tort Law; Contracts/Commercial Law; Business Organizations; Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration; Law Office Management; Bankruptcy; Immigration Law; Business Organizations; Intellectual Property; and Administrative Law..Becomes familiar with program outcomes and understands and helps develop course materials.Completes training in Blackboard learning platform, TCSG curricular standards, and program goals.Implements course instruction to meet TCSG curricular competencies based on approved course syllabus.Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives.Administers and grades class assessments.Maintains current and accurate student records.Submits related grades, reports and forms within requested timelines.Submits course-related reports upon request by program chair or academic dean.Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives for each course.Provides a periodic performance appraisal of students to the program chair and/or other program full-time faculty.Participates in the annual review, evaluation and recommendation of student textbooks and learning materials.Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas.Attends programmatic meetings, training, workshops and seminars, as needed.Completes all required employee trainings.Meets with students, staff members, supervisors as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state or a Master’s Degree in a related field with at least three year’s of work experience as a paralegal.Experience as a paralegal or supervising paralegals.Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.Availability for both on campus and online instruction.Practiced in the substantive area of law being taught.Preferred Qualifications:Admitted to practice law in Georgia.Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.Previous online teaching or training experience.To apply, submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to [e-mail] .**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.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.Athens 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.The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Susan Fyffe, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081, [e-mail] ; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, [e-mail] , 706/583-2818; and Susan Fyffe, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, [e-mail] , 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.