Paralegal Adjunct Instructor

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina invites applicants for an adjunct faculty position at Trident Technical College in Charleston to teach paralegal and criminal justice courses, design curricula, evaluate student performance, advise students, and assist with marketing efforts. The role requires adaptability to a rapidly changing IT environment.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor and licensure to practice law in South Carolina; teaching college courses is preferred, with evening online classes

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and SC license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Teach paralegal and criminal justice courses with systematically planned instruction.
• Design and develop curricula for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Advise students and assist with ABA approval process.
• Assist with marketing efforts and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Advising students

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating student performance, advising students, assisting with ABA approval process, assisting with marketing efforts, and other duties as assigned. Candidates must also be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

This position requires a Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level is preferred, as is work experience in the areas of assigned teaching responsibilities. Instructor will teach legal courses in paralegal and criminal justice departments. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are also essential. Experience teaching simultaneous online face to face courses in the evening.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Adjunct faculty positions require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Adjunct applications are also reviewed on an as-needed basis and due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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TTC: Please note that applicants are required to submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete and not accepted. Have you attached a copy of your transcripts? Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

• Yes
• No
• Current TTC employee/Transcripts are on File

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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

• Yes: Full-Time Faculty
• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

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TTC: I voluntarily disclose that I am a:

• Veteran
• Non-Veteran

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TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question