Instructor - Continuing Education-Paralegal Program
Job ID: 293196
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
This position prepares and delivers instruction for the Glenda Mitchell Paralegal Program as a part-time instructor for Georgia Highlands College, a multi-site college in the University System of Georgia.
Responsibilities
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comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
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Provides ongoing support and guidance to participants throughout the program
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Evaluates student progress in attaining goals, objectives, and learning outcomes
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Maintains accurate records of participant attendance, schedules and course requirements including hours of instruction and content
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Maintains timely and proper communication with participants and Director via phone, email, and other electronic means
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Delivers course content that reflects current legal practices, ethical standards, and paralegal competencies
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree Criminal Justice or a related field
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Significant professional experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a comparable legal role
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
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Proficiency with legal research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and common office/legal software.
Proposed Salary
The salary for this position is $3000
The course is planned to start March 2026 and will meet once a week for 12 weeks.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent customer service skills
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Excellent organizational skills
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Knowledge of paralegal professional standards and confidentiality requirements
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Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements
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Ability to work independently
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Expertise in areas such as contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, real estate, and corporate law.
Apply Before Date
Applications are accepted and reviewed upon receipt.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Information
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for others.
This position will report to the Director of Continuing and Professional Education.
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