Part-Time Instructor: Paralegal Program

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at the University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified applicants for a Part-Time Instructor position in the Paralegal Certificate Program.

Position Overview
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We are looking for instructors who can teach courses in areas such as Fundamentals of the Paralegal Profession, Contracts, Legal Writing, and more.

• Fundamentals of the Paralegal Profession
• Contracts
• Legal Writing
• Legal Research
• Civil Litigation I
• Civil Litigation II
• Ethics for the Paralegal
• Technology Practicum for the Paralegal
• Legal Career Skills
• Corporate Law
• Family Law
• Torts
• Criminal Law
• Intellectual Property

Specific Instructor Duties
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• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Business Programs Director
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades
• Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs

Qualifications
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Basic
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• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Extensive background and current work experience in the legal field as either a practicing paralegal or attorney
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools

Additional
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• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Current participation in professional associations
• Comfort in dealing with international professionals and students

Preferred
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• Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.