Assistant Professor​/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies

Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies

Location: CT State Manchester – 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Level: Assistant Professor, tenure track position
Hours: Full‑time, 10‑month (30 credit hours per academic year)
Anticipated

Start Date:

Fall 2026 (August 2026)
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority consideration for applications submitted by Wednesday, January 14, 2026

All teaching faculty members shall prepare and teach college‑approved courses, develop syllabi, maintain courses, interact with students, peers, and external agencies, and perform divisional responsibilities in selecting texts and related resources. The Program Coordinator shall recruit, advise, and retain students; schedule courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish partnerships; arrange internships; assess and improve the program; and perform administrative functions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year across lecture, hybrid, or online delivery modes.
• Develop and update course syllabi and reading lists.
• Evaluate and assess student learning and provide academic advising.
• Plan and execute program‑related events, curriculum development, and program reviews.
• Recruit, advise, and retain students; schedule courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish partnerships; supervise internships.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and professional meetings, including evening or weekend events.
• Attend convocations and commencement ceremonies and maintain attendance and participation in required meetings.

• Master’s degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.
• Four (4) years of college teaching experience (96+ credit hours).
• Proven ability to work effectively with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience teaching Paralegal or Business Law classes.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation.
• Experience supervising paralegals, faculty, or staff.
• Experience overseeing cooperative work‑learning experiences.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment (e.g., Blackboard, online instruction, or other modalities/software).

Minimum Salary: $70,965 (approximate annual). Salary will reflect qualifications such as education and job‑related experience.

Benefits include leave policies, retirement plans, health insurance options, supplemental benefits, and tuition reimbursement if applicable. For full benefit details, visit the Human Resources section of the website.

Submit a cover letter and resume via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The cover letter can be entered as text or uploaded with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates will be invited for further consideration based on qualifications and submission completeness, and finalists may be required to complete practical exercises such as a teaching demonstration.

All employment is contingent upon proof of citizenship or authorized U.S. work status, and a background check (including reference, criminal history, and, when appropriate, financial or driving history) will be conducted.

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability, mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking. The College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. For further information on nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies, contact John‑Paul Chaisson‑Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.