Assistant Professor/PC of Legal

ctstatecommunitycollege; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College (CT State) seeks an Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator for its Waterbury campus. The role covers teaching thirty credit hours annually across lecture, hybrid, and online formats while engaging with students, peers, and external partners.

The position is on-site (Waterbury, CT), tenure-track, full-time for 10 months per academic year, with the anticipated Spring 2027 start date. A supportive faculty environment and ongoing professional opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.
• Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Teach college-approved courses in accordance with course descriptions and schedules.
• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
• Develop curriculum and update instructional materials.
• Assist with program reviews and accreditation activities.
• Plan program-related events and participate in professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Legal Studies or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: September 8, 2026

Level: Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator

Employment Type: Standard, tenure track position

Hours: Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027 Semester

Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708)

Work Modality: On site;Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by October 7, 2026.

Position Summary

All Teaching Faculty members shall: 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards


• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes


• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising


• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials


• Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities


• Planning and executing program-related events


• Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field

Program Coordinator duties include:

• Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas


• Select appropriate part-time instructors


• Schedule program courses


• Hire and evaluate faculty


• Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers


• Arrange and supervise student internships


• Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program


• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement


• Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies


• Service on assigned committees and task forces


• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits).


• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities


• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary$70,965 approximate annual


• *Because the start date for this position falls within the second semester of the academic year, bi-weekly pay will be prorated across the remainingpay periods. At the conclusion of this period, (start of the Fall semester) bi-weekly earnings will be adjusted to reflect the full annual salary applicable at that time.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies


• Multiple retirement plan options


• Comprehensive health insurance choices
  
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection


• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)


• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.