Technical Instructor, Legal Studies

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POSITION: Instructor Legal Studies (Home campus: Marietta)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For your application to be considered complete please submit the online application along with a cover letter resume and transcript. Prior to hiring candidates will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check motor vehicle records review and employer/professional reference verification. After initial screening additional documentation may be requested.

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• This position is a Full-time 12-month faculty position.
• This instructor will report to the Associate Dean of Business.
• This instructor will teach all Legal Studies (LGST) courses in the Associate Degree and Diploma.
• The LGST faculty work together to meet department division and college goals.
• In addition to teaching faculty advise students to meet department division and college goals.
• In addition to teaching LGST faculty collaborate with internal and external partners to promote enrollment and retention.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus but is not required.
• Some telework is available. Hybrid and online instruction. Online instruction is asynchronous and synchronous.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate
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• Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies AND work experience as a paralegal
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• Masters Degree in Law or Legal Studies AND work experience as a paralegal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:(In addition to the minimum qualifications)

• Postsecondary teaching experience with computer-assisted instruction
• Experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting with Blackboard or other online learning management systems
• Experience supervising the work of paralegals/legal assistants

SALARY/BENEFITS: $70928 annually. Benefits include paid holidays annual leave and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on hardship evidence provided by the employee.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: October 2026

EMPLOYMENT POLICY: Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees diplomas and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website ().

As set forth in its student catalog Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion disability age political affiliation or belief genetic information veteran status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator Shanequa Nickkie Warrington Marietta Campus 980 South Cobb Drive Building C 1102B Marietta GA 30060 or and Chattahoochee Technical College Section 504 Coordinator Caitlin Barton 5198 Ross Road Building A1320 Acworth GA 30102 or.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on 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.