Adjunct Instructor – Paralegal Studies (PT) Contract

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Paralegal Studies Instructor position in the
Business and Public Service Technologies (BPST) Division. This position is part-time and located on Atlanta Tech’s Main Campus, just South
of Downtown Atlanta.

Job Description:

• Under general supervision, provide instruction to students in the
  Paralegal Studies Program.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate teaching techniques.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate
  testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required.
• Completes all reports and records in a timely manner and maintain an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.
• Demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current procedures in the
  Paralegal Studies field.
• Follow approved course syllabus.
• Responsible for teaching and monitoring students.
• Monitors students’ use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Advises and counsels students regarding course requirements.
• Maintain appropriate advisement records on each student.
• Assists with student recruitment and job placement as directed
  by division dean.
• Serves on committees as directed and coordinated by division dean.
• Attend meetings as required and
  appropriate.
• Observes and enforces the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Maintains qualifications for employment
  as described by the Technical College system of Georgia’s Policy Manual.
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the
  Technical College System of Georgia’s Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Instructors must hold a graduate-level degree or higher and have experience working as or
  with paralegals, in the public or private sector.
• Attorney instructors must be graduates of accredited law schools and members of
  the Bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have flexibility to teach evening and weekend
  classes in person.
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• In addition to Minimum Qualifications, a Cosmetology Instructor
  License with experience is preferred.

Additional Information

• Contracts are for 16 weeks, renewable upon
  availability of classes and satisfactory job performance.
• Ideal applicants will have strong legal research and writing skills, as
  well as practical skills in the relevant content areas. Preference given to intellectual property, healthcare law, estate law, contracts,
  and business law.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab
environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous
hours at a time; and may occasionally lift up to 25lbs. Exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory setting. A full range
of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary is based on credit
  hours/courses.
• All adjunct positions are part-time, temporary positions. Hours are offered based on student enrollment each
  semester.
• Adjunct positions do not include benefits or a promise of future full-time employment.

Equal
Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or
citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title
VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta
Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA),
contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs
Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable
accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu.