Professor, Paralegal

Reporting to the Associate Dean –Business and Creative Industries, with in‑person classes, the part‑time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the Paralegal program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.

• Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
• Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
• Develops and implements alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
• Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
• Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
• Develops multi‑media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
• Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment

• Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience is preferred
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem‑solving, conflict and stress management skills
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset
• Experience facilitating learning at the post‑secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset
• Experience training others