Assistant Professor/PC of Legal – CT State Community College

🏛️ Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor/PC of Legal – CT State Community College

• Institution: Connecticut State Community College (CT State)

• Academic Unit / Department: CT State Naugatuck Valley

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Program Coordinator

• Salary / Remuneration: $70,965 approximate annual salary

• Location: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; priority consideration by October 7, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

CT State Community College seeks an Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator of Legal at CT State Naugatuck Valley for the Spring 2027 semester. The position combines teaching in the legal discipline with program coordination, student advising, curriculum development, faculty oversight, and partnerships with local organizations and employers.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach 30 credit hours per academic year through lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats.

• Evaluate student learning, provide academic advising and mentoring, and support student success.

• Develop and update curriculum and instructional materials and contribute to program assessment and accreditation.

• Coordinate program operations, including course scheduling, faculty hiring/evaluation, student recruitment, and retention.

• Develop employer partnerships and oversee student internships and cooperative learning experiences.

• Participate in institutional committees, professional meetings, workshops, and conferences.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Legal Studies or a related discipline.

• Experience & Specializations: At least four years of college teaching experience (96+ credits); experience with Paralegal or Business Law teaching is preferred.

• Additional Preferred Experience: Curriculum development, program assessment, faculty/staff supervision, cooperative learning, and technology-enhanced instruction.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Approximately $70,965 annually.

• Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, retirement plan options, generous leave policies, supplemental benefits, and applicable tuition reimbursement.

• Because the position begins during the second semester, initial bi-weekly pay will be prorated for the remaining academic-year pay periods.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressing how your experience and skills meet the required and preferred qualifications.

2. Current Resume including the names, titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references.

3. Completed application and required qualification questions through the online application system.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: CT State Careers – Apply Online

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified

• 📅 Deadline: Open until filled; priority consideration for applications submitted by October 7, 2026

🌐 Official Website / Domain: CT State Community College