Full-Time Faculty Paralegal/Program Coordinator/Department Chair

Bunker Hill Community College; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BHCC seeks a full-time tenure-track Chair and Program Director for its Paralegal Studies AS Degree and Paralegal Certificate Program. The role includes teaching, program oversight, maintaining ABA accreditation, student recruitment, and advising while supporting growth across the two programs.

Responsibilities also include participating in advisory board activities, coordinating with Career Services for internships and placement, and ensuring compliance with MCCCMTA provisions.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in good standing.
• Experience with diverse adult learners assessing learning outcomes and using technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic leadership and administrative oversight for Paralegal faculty and students.
• Advises students and leads recruitment and outreach efforts to increase enrollment and strengthen the Programs.
• Teaches using varied outcomes-based methods that promote critical thinking and integrate technology.
• Manages ABA accreditation supports curriculum development and engages in professional development.
• Participates in advisory board activities and supports internships and career placement efforts in coordination with Career Services.
• Complies with duties as stipulated in MCCCMTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Full Time Tenure Track Faculty Requirements

BHCC seeks full time faculty committed to teaching student success and innovation Candidates should have experience with diverse adult learners assessing learning outcomes and using technology The College values faculty who engage in advising and campus life and who are flexible in teaching across locations and in both in person and online formats.

Position Description BHCC is seeking a Chair and Program Director for its two American Bar Association ABA approved programs the Paralegal Studies AS Degree and the Paralegal Certificate Program. The Chair and Program Director is responsible for teaching program oversight maintaining ABA accreditation student recruitment advising and supporting the continued growth and development of the Paralegal Programs.

Specific Duties

• Provides academic leadership and administrative oversight for Paralegal faculty and students
• Advises students and leads recruitment and outreach efforts to increase enrollment and strengthen the Programs
• Teaches using varied outcomes based methods that promote critical thinking and integrate technology
• Manages ABA accreditation supports curriculum development and engages in professional development
• Participates in advisory board activities and supports internships and career placement efforts in coordination with Career Services
• Complies with all duties as stipulated in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and license in good standing to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with active and experiential learning preferred
• Experience using educational technology or other electronic resources in teaching preferred
• Ability to support a diverse student population from a variety of cultural linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• College level teaching experience in Paralegal Studies required; community college teaching experience preferred
• While not required multilingual skills are a plus including the ability to read speak and write in Spanish or another language

Additional Information

Salary 70786 76264 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate with Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCCMTA Collective Bargaining Agreement Full State Benefited position Closing Date October 9 2026

Please note that as a condition of employment the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information CORI and Sex Offender Registry Information SORI background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision.