Adjunct Instructor - Legal Studies

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Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Legal Studies

Agency:
Athens Technical College

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000002697

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:
Salary Is Commensurate with Education and Experience. No State of Georgia Benefits.

Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Teaches Courses as Directed by The Program Chair and Based on Experience in The Following Areas of Law: Introduction to Law and Ethics; Legal Research and Writing; Criminal Law and Procedure; Civil Litigation; Tort Law; Contracts/commercial Law; Business Organizations; Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration; Law Office Management; Bankruptcy; Immigration Law; Business Organizations; Intellectual Property; and Administrative Law..
• Becomes Familiar with Program Outcomes and Understands and Helps Develop 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 Assessments.
• 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 Degree from An Aba Accredited Law School and Licensed to Practice Law in At Least One State or A Master's Degree in A Related Field with At Least Three Year's of Work Experience as A Paralegal.
• Experience as A Paralegal or Supervising Paralegals.
• Must Be Credentialed to Satisfy All Appropriate Accrediting Bodies for The Courses Assigned.
• Availability for Both on Campus and Online Instruction.
• Practiced in The Substantive Area of Law Being Taught.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admitted to Practice Law in Georgia.
• Previous Teaching Experience in A Post-Secondary Environment.
• Previous Online Teaching or Training Experience.

To Apply, 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.