Paralegal Instructor

Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for this full-time position. Qualified candidates should have 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. Qualified candidates will possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate evidence of a career that includes flexibility and willingness to change; be open-minded, fair, and have the ability to see multiple perspectives; be willing to take risks and accept responsibility for professional and personal growth. 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. 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

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10 Employee Benefits

Property and Casualty Insurance Cancer – Intensive Care or Critical Care Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Posting Number

F15-23 EEO Statement

The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer. 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. About the company

Fayetteville Technical Community College is a community college in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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