Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted
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• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required).Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred.
  
  Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at or by email jobs .

* The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal

Campus

Campus Remote/On-Line

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ
32

Employment Date

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Nils Johnson at najohnson
11.

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 167:
Probate Procedure Paralegals for Spring Semester 2027.

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 2-years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney (must be a licensed attorney).

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

• Teaching Experience.
• At least two years of professional experience in estate administration, including probating estates and drafting wills and trusts.
• Experience working with and training paralegals in trusts and estates or probate administration practices.

Mondays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 11 – May 6, 2026.

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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