Assistant Professor/PC of Legal

Connecticut State Community College•Waterbury, CT

39d•$70,965•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits).
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching Paralegal or Business Law classes.
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation.
Experience supervising paralegals, faculty or staff.
Experience in the oversight of cooperative work & learning experiences.
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date.
Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.).
Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
Other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards.
Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes.
Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials.
Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities.
Planning and executing program-related events.
Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field.
Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas.
Select appropriate part-time instructors.
Schedule program courses.
Hire and evaluate faculty.
Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers.
Arrange and supervise student internships.
Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program.
Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement.
Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions.
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
Service on assigned committees and task forces.
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.