About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. A winner of the 2015 HEED Award for inclusiveness, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

Job Description:

The Department of Business at Dutchess Community College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Business Law/Paralegal. This opening is a tenure-track position with an expected start date of August 2019.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree and practice experience (preferably in New York State) and some college-level teaching experience. Applicants also should have practical work experience with business law concepts and should be familiar with the roles paralegals hold in a variety of legal workplaces as well as the ethical utilization of paralegals in general. Experience working with paralegals (and/or personal experience working as a paralegal) is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of assessment in course and program development. Candidates should have experience in using instructional technology in classroom, or online adaptations, and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies. An appreciation for diversity of all types and how diversity impacts learning and instruction is required. Lastly, preference will be given to candidates with successful experience teaching community college students and to those with an understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.

Additional Information:

Faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators (DUE). DCC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Applicants for this position should submit a current resume and cover letter that clearly states how the candidate fulfills the required and preferred qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others are encouraged (AA/EOE).