Paralegal Faculty

Eastern Gateway Community College invites applications for a Paralegal Faculty member under our Dean of Academics. This is an in-seat faculty position that requires travel and instruction at both our Steubenville and Youngstown campuses starting in the 2022 Fall Semester.

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of courses to satisfy the educational mission and goals of the College. All other responsibilities are viewed as supportive to this central function. Specific duties within direct and indirect responsibility areas will be assigned in relation to the expertise of the faculty member and College priorities. The following description is intended to indicate different levels and types of direct and indirect duties that will be required of the full-time faculty member. It should neither be construed as being all inclusive nor limit the dean’s right to assign, direct, and control the work under his/her supervision. The description should not be held to exclude other professional duties of similar difficulty, level, or type.
This is a full-time, position. Eastern Gateway Community College offers a generous benefits package including medical, vision, dental, short term disability and long term disability, and life insurance as well as personal days. The salary for this position is commensurate with the EGCCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The workload is 15-18 credit hours of classes and 3-6 hours of engagement hours in the Fall and Spring Semester.
• Prepares for and teaches classes as assigned; making good use of class time and keeping all classes for the scheduled period.
• Participate in the development of the curriculum.
• Develop appropriate grading policies and methods of student assessment to monitor and communicate academic progress.
• Provide full information to students regarding course syllabi, objectives, text and materials required for the courses taught.
• Answer student inquiries (from class or via email) within a 24-48 hour timeframe.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
• Recognize individual differences in the classroom and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.
• Assist students with academic difficulties including being available for consultation outside of class.
• Refer students to appropriate staff, office or resource person for information, guidance, financial assistance, placement, etc. when needed.
• Enforce regulations found in the school catalog and student handbook.
• Submit academic information such as course syllabi, final grade reports, grade changes and mid-term deficiency grades on time to the appropriate person utilizing the institution’s reporting procedures.
• Attend scheduled faculty, department and committee meetings.
• Abides by all accrediting council, state, federal and institutional policies and procedures, rules and laws.
• Cooperate with all other staff and faculty in carrying out the instructional programs and the educational mission and goals of the college.
• May be required to teach online classes.

The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in or related to legal studies is required.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in Paralegal/legal work is required.
• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college/university is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong work ethic.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to support and motivate students.
• Possess enthusiasm, dependability, diplomacy, and organizational integrity.
• Project a positive image of the college both on campus and in the community.
• Be willing and able to travel and represent the College at local, state, and national professional educational organizations, businesses, community advisory committees and others, as requested by the Dean.
• Excellent leadership and customer service skills are important.

Eastern Gateway Community College prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees due to race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those terms are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law and any effective Executive Order, in making any employment-related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@egcc.edu

Location: 110 John Scott Highway, Steubenville, OH 43952

Job Type: Full-time