"Director, Program, Paralegal Technology"

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Paralegal Technology Program Director in collaboration with the Dean, Business, Creative and Performing Arts provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Paralegal Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships, and providing operational supervision to full- and part-time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong Paralegal Technology skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment.

The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties.

Under general supervision, he/she will prepare and teach legal specialty courses designed to support the Paralegal Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate. Legal specialty courses include, but are not limited to, Civil Litigation; Commercial Law; Criminal Law and Procedure; Real Property; Family Law; Wills, Estates and Trusts; and Legal Research and Writing.

He/she will be proficient in legal research software such as WestLaw or Lexis/Nexis and be prepared to integrate these technology skills into the classroom. He/she will be able to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students and be committed to working constructively with all facets of a growing Paralegal program within a community college setting.

Min Salary

Mid Salary

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Difficult Challenges

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Education Required

• Juris Doctorate degree or its equivalent from an American Bar Association accredited law school located at an institutionally accredited college/university
• Admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one state

Education Preferred

• Admitted and in good standing to practice law in North Carolina

Experience Required

• 3 years of experience in the practice of law
• Post-secondary teaching and/or professional training experience in legal/paralegal studies in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 3 years of experience in the practice of law
• Community college teaching experience in legal/paralegal studies
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Paralegal Technology Program Director shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director will have an understanding of the concept of a learning-centered, open admissions institution, community college philosophy, diversity issues, and instructional technology. The Program Director must be able to:

1. Support the Vision and Mission of the College.
2. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
3. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
4. Communicate effectively in multiple format
5. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions
6. Strategically think and manage change
7. Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships internal and external to the College

KSA Preferred

• Multi-task
• Utilize “life balance” techniques

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
3. Safety/Shooter on Campus
4. Personal Information Protection (PIP)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Physical Demands

Posting Type Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-099-REG

Open Date 09/02/2025

Close Date 10/01/2025

Open Until Filled No