Paralegal Studies: Part-Time Faculty AY 26-27

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking part-time faculty for Paralegal Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must have at least a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours. Teaching may occur in various formats including face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

This role involves developing course materials, evaluating student progress, and maintaining institutional standards in the classroom while providing excellent student engagement and support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree with relevant coursework in the teaching discipline.
• 1-year college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop course curricula and lesson plans.
• Evaluate students' progress and provide feedback.
• Submit required paperwork related to instruction.

Skills

Commitment to undergraduate education

Student engagement

Service to college and community

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours

Terminal degree in teaching discipline (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal Studies: Part-Time Faculty AY 26-27

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job ID: 295118

Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is now accepting applications for part‑time faculty positions in Paralegal Studies (Political Science) in the School of Liberal Arts for the academic year (2026‑2027). The posting will remain active for AY26‑27 hiring (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

Part‑time faculty positions are semester‑based positions and report directly to the Department Chair. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as face‑to‑face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats. These positions are on an as‑needed basis. Positions require additional time outside of class to provide written feedback to students and to meet individually with students throughout the semester. Part‑time faculty may teach in the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. Classes at Georgia Gwinnett College are offered morning, afternoon and evening including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Developing course curricula, including the syllabus, lesson plans, and graded assignments, in accordance with the requirements of the upper‑division program and in consultation with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
• Reviewing, evaluating and recommending student learning materials.
• Evaluating students to measure their progress in achieving institutional and course goals.
• Timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the teaching discipline
• 1‑year college‑level teaching
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement, and service to the college and community. GGC is an institution that values innovative teaching, advising, and mentoring (advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty).

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50).

For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Background Check

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