What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor- Paralegal Studies position at Athens Technical College?
Adjunct Job Announcement
Position: Paralegal Studies Adjunct Instructor
Location: Athens Campus
Department: Division of Business, Industry, and Technology
Reports to: Program Chair for Paralegal Studies and Divisional Academic Dean
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. No State of Georgia benefits.
Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches courses as directed by the program chair.
- Becomes familiar with program outcomes and understands course materials.
- Completes training in Blackboard learning platform, TCSG curricular standards, and program goals.
- Implements course instruction to meet TCSG curricular competencies based on approved course syllabus.
- Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives.
- Administers and grades class examinations.
- Maintains current and accurate student records.
- Submits related grades, reports and forms within requested timelines.
- Submits course-related reports upon request by program chair or academic dean.
- Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives for each course.
- Provides a periodic performance appraisal of students to the program chair and/or other program full-time faculty.
- Participates in the annual review, evaluation and recommendation of student textbooks and learning materials.
- Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas.
- Attends programmatic meetings, training, workshops and seminars, as needed.
- Completes all required employee trainings.
- Meets with students, staff members, supervisors as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree with work experience as a paralegal.
- Three (3) years of work experience in a position related to supervising the work of paralegals.
- Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) – seven (7) years of work experience in a position related to supervising the work of paralegals.
- Admitted to practice law in Georgia.
- Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
- Previous online teaching or training experience, including the use of video capture tools.
To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .
**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.
As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Susan Fyffe, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081, sfyffe@athenstech.edu; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, cmattox@athenstech.edu, 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, lreid@athenstech.edu, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.
