Instructor - Paralegal - Not for Credit

Title: Instructor
- Paralegal
- Not for Credit

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success.

Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

The successful Instructor of Family Law (not for credit course) for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals must possess academic and practical expertise in Colorado Family Law. The Instructor will guide student learning and success and serve as a mentor and model for students. This position requires strong instructional skills and engagement with a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction, effective class structure, and curriculum to achieve program and course outcomes.

The Instructor must be able to teach as needed according to the scheduling needs of the department. There will be opportunities to teach this class again in the future.

The Adjunct Instructor of Family Law for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals is responsible for instructing assigned classes and delivering online content consistent with CCCS, CCD, CTE and department policies. Course content must adhere to the learning objectives of the course syllabus and with department policies. The Instructor must be available, either face-to-face or electronically, to provide students academic support as needed and appropriate.

Ideally, the Instructor will be very creative and engaging, and will successfully reenact negotiation environments virtually. The Instructor has the ability to create case studies and fact patterns for practice negotiations, as well as to design assignments.

Any of the following degrees are appropriate: a Juris Doctorate in the Law or Master of Law with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within the last 5 years.

Any bachelor’s degree in any area with experience working as a paralegal or judicial assistant. These professionals typically enter with a variety of academic degrees and are largely trained within an apprenticeship model. Training is not considered complete in this field until 10,000 hours are completed so 10,000 hours is required.

Tested Professional

Experience:

Not permitted.

Licensure/Certification:
This course is not for credit and does not require a CTE Credential.

• Both negotiation and trial experience.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

We offer generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.