Program Director, Paralegal Studies/Assistant Professor of Practice
Sam Houston State University

Position Title:

Program Director, Paralegal Studies/Assistant Professor of Practice

202400157F

Assistant Professor of Practice

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

10/16/2024

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41203

Chad Hargrave

Vice President for Research and Strategic Partnerships
2424 Sam Houston Avenue
Huntsville, Texas 77340

9362941538

cwhargrave@shsu.edu

The Program Director, in collaboration with College Leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Paralegal Studies Program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, and budget development/management. Maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part time faculty and staff in the program.

Instructional responsibilities require a strong Paralegal skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.

Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline;or: Master's degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;or: Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline;or:: Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;or: Associate's degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.

Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Paralegal or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with on-line instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following.
Administrative:
Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards
Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes
Course scheduling and instructional assignments
Faculty/Instructor hiring and onboarding
Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations
Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns Departmental meetings
Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates
Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets
Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints
Budget planning and management
Management of space and technological needs
Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills
Program review and assessment
Internship and cooperative education programs
Advisory committees and industry partnerships.

Teaching:
Curriculum development and delivery
Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations
Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid)
Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc.
Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards
Assessment of student learning outcomes

General:
Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity
Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions
Promoting a collegial working environment
Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting
Strategic decision making and problem solving
External grant funding.
Other duties as assigned.

Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners to ensure a contemporary and practical curriculum that generates high quality employment opportunities for graduates.

Interested applicants should apply online. Preference will be given to applications received by 31 October 2024, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

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