About the Role
Albany Technical College seeks a part-time Legal Studies Instructor to teach Legal Studies courses at the diploma and associate degree level. The role involves providing effective instruction, evaluating student progress, maintaining instructional documentation, and fostering a secure learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach Legal Studies courses at the diploma and associate degree level.
- Provide effective instruction.
- Evaluate students’ progress toward course goals and learning outcomes.
- Prepare and maintain required instructional documentation and administrative reports.
- Maintain an appropriate and secure learning environment.
- Collaborate with program faculty on curriculum and instructional matters.
- Contribute to the success of the program, college, and its students.
Requirements
- Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Doctor of Judicial Science (S.J.D.), or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
- Minimum of 3 years of verified professional experience in the legal field (preferred).
- 1-2 years of teaching experience (preferred).
- Strong computer skills.
- Knowledge of online instructional delivery.
- Familiarity with learning management systems used in postsecondary education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must upload a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
- All male applicants between 18-26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration.
- Requires a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks.
- Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen.
Skills
- Legal Studies instruction
- Online instructional delivery
- Learning management systems
- Computer skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- Albany, Georgia
Work Type
- Part-time
- Day
- Evening
- Hybrid
- Online
Experience Level
- 3 years professional legal experience (preferred)
- 1-2 years teaching experience (preferred)
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.)
- Doctor of Judicial Science (S.J.D.)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Salary/Compensations
- $35-$40 PER HOUR
Benefits
- Does not include insurance benefits.
- Work hours will not exceed 29 per week.
About the Company
- The State of Georgia is a large enterprise composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's citizens.
- Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.
- All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements.
- The State of Georgia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
- Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
