Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies

Position Summary

Teach five (5) courses per regular semester. Courses may include online instruction and/or dual‑credit/early college classes.

• Plan course instruction based upon an approved syllabus/outline to ensure course content and objectives are met.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Employ instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources, and other media in instruction.
• Teach and communicate effectively with students from varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Commit to teaching strategies and methods that enhance student success.

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
• Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade‑appeals procedures.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding of content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods, and schedule of work.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily; be available for and encourage conferences with students to clarify work and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in academic advising of declared majors; assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to implement action plans for systemic improvement, compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, and higher‑education requirements.
• Participate in the self‑evaluation process.
• Establish goals and objectives, including personal and professional development plans, in consultation with the department chair.
• Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development and engagement activities.
• Serve on committees.
• Accept special assignments occasionally.
• Participate in scheduled institutional activities, including convocation and graduation ceremonies.
• Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings.
• Participate in College‑related activities such as registration and selection of faculty.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
• Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals, objectives, and budget priorities.
• Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar.
• Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.
• Facilitate and work on the approval process through ABA when applicable.
• Maintain the collection of law books in the White Library.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of non‑teaching related work experience in the field.

• JD or LLB degree as appropriate to specific courses.
• Three (3) years of non‑teaching related work experience in the field.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
• Experience teaching college‑level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.