Assistant Professor​/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies

Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies

Posted:
December 17, 2025
Level: Assistant Professor, tenure track position

Hours:

Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)
Closing Date:
Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, January 14, 2026

CT State Manchester
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
This position is not remote

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Fall 2026 (August 2026)

All Teaching Faculty members shall:
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;

and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Working supervisory level.

Under the direction of the Dean, Chair of the department or other administrator, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program-related events;

assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and/or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online.

The Program Coordinator is also expected to recruit, advise and retain students in these areas; select appropriate part-time instructors; schedule the program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise internships; assess and improve the program; and other such duties as may be appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator in accordance within the contract hours and with regard to the collective bargaining agreement.

Release time is based on collective bargaining agreement to perform administrative functions.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

Master's degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.

• Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits).
• Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

• 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 in the oversight of cooperative work & learning experiences.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g.,…