Paralegal Programs Chair & Faculty Director

Bunker-Hill-Community-College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College in Boston seeks a full-time Tenure Track Faculty member to chair and direct its ABA-approved Paralegal Programs. The Chair/Program Director will teach, oversee programs, maintain ABA accreditation, recruit students, advise, and support growth of the Paralegal Programs.

Requirements include a J.D. and license in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts; teaching experience and multilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and license in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts required.
• 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.
• Multilingual skills are a plus, including ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or another language.

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 all duties as stipulated in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

Teaching

Academic leadership

Student advising

Outcomes-based teaching

Curriculum development

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Bunker Hill Community College in Boston seeks a full-time Tenure Track Faculty member to chair and direct its ABA-approved Paralegal Programs. The Chair/Program Director will teach, oversee programs, maintain ABA accreditation, recruit students, advise, and support growth of the Paralegal Programs.

Requirements include a J.D. and license in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts; teaching experience and multilingual skills are preferred.