Paralegal Technology Adjunct

Paralegal Technology Adjunct Position

The Paralegal Technology Adjunct provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the Associate in Applied Science – Paralegal Technology degree, diploma, and certificate programs. This individual has responsibility for teaching and learning, curriculum development, advising, professional development, institutional service, and community relations.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Develop learning strategies and curriculum that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment
• Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, and out-of-classroom activities
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Participate in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees, campus activities, and representation of the college in the community
• Develop strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of program and college improvement
• Participate in program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plans
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or in a corrections setting (Anson county)
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
• Participate in or support the mentoring process, the SPCC Foundation, and grant identification, preparation, implementation, and evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

• Juris Doctor Degree
• One year experience practicing law and/or teaching law
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

• Minimum of the equivalent of one academic year of full-time teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Previous experience with online instruction via a course management system such as Moodle
• Knowledge and/or experience with learning outcomes assessment
• Demonstrated and documented innovation within the field of education and/or technology

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office.

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