Paralegal Instructor

Posting Details
Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.
Position Information
Position Title
Paralegal Instructor
Announcement Summary
Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Paralegal Technology team and are now accepting applications for an educator who has a passion for the law and the desire to provide students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience that will prepare them for success as a professional paralegal.
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management.
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

• NC State Health Plan
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)
• Educational Benefits
• Longevity
• TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Overview of additional benefits offered
Duties

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and maintain expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of law/legal education.

• Provide quality instruction for face-to-face and online classes to include days, evenings, and weekends both on and off campus.

• Facilitate development and revision of programs, courses, supplies, materials and textbooks while assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as curriculum standards.

• Use strategies and skills necessary to support student learning, prepare and deliver current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner.

• Continually assess course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning.

• Provide quality customer service to students, faculty, and staff.

• Establish a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities that supports student educational growth through guided decision making.

• Support student enrollment and success by participating in college events, advising student clubs and organizations, serving on committees, and assisting with admissions and recruitment activities.

• Monitor and improve student retention.

• Adhere to and fulfill faculty duties and responsibilities, as explained in the job description for instructional faculty.

• Attend commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable.

• Provide recommendations for program changes based on legal trends and input from the advisory board.

• Assure compliance with ABA accreditation requirements and prepare ABA documents.

• Continually develop and improve skills through professional development to include maintaining active bar license.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two or more years of experience in the legal profession.

• A member in good standing of a state bar association.

Communication, both oral and written, skills necessary. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Preferred Requirements

• North Carolina licensed attorney.

• Teaching experience at the community college or four-year college.

• On-line teaching experience using Blackboard.

Full or Part Time
Full Time
College Pay Scale
College Scale
Number of Months
10
Employee Benefits
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

• NC State Health Plan
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)
• Educational Benefits
• Longevity
• TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Overview of additional benefits offered
Posting Number
F26-23
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Screening of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.
Three (3) Professional References Are Required.