Full-time Paralegal Studies Coordinator/Instructor
- Employer
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- $49,453.00 - $55,409.00
- Date posted
- May 24, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
FULL-TIME PARALEGAL STUDIES COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR
Job ID 2942
ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time, tenure track coordinator/instructor position in the Paralegal Studies program within the Division of Business, Health Sciences and Homeland Security. The anticipated start date is June 117, 2021.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the successful applicant will serve as the program coordinator of and instructor in the Paralegal Studies program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and overall effectiveness of the education program throughout the district. As an instructor, the individual will teach Paralegal Studies courses in both the traditional and video conference environment. The individual will also assess student performance and collaborate with Paralegal Studies faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program. Additional responsibilities include participating in professional development activities and serving as needed on committees within the department, division and College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Legal Studies, or Bachelor's degree with three years' experience as a practicing legal assistant/paralegal is required.
- Juris Doctor preferred. Any candidate with a Juris Doctor must have a current law license in any state.
- Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff is required.
SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule. For example, the minimum 2018-2019 starting salary at Step 1 on the Doctorate’s degree scale is $55,409. The actual starting salary is determined by educational attainment level and experience. Additional compensation will be provided for required summer coordinator duties. Optional overload and summer teaching assignments will also be available, which can increase the annual compensation. The college offers a comprehensive flexible benefits program.
WORK LOCATION: Belleville Campus with district-wide responsibilities
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:
You must submit a cover letter, resume, list of three references and college transcripts.
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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