Part-Time Legal Assisting; Paralegal Instructor; Pool Job San Mateo area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:
Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses in the Paralegal Studies program

Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as develop student learning outcomes

Provide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every student

Use and keep abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom

Consult with students during regularly‑scheduled office hours

Perform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needs. A portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

Program‑specific data collection and analysis

Issues affecting the training and employment of paralegals and legal assistants

Computer‑based applications and modern technologies for teaching paralegal courses

Skills and Abilities

Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college paralegal studies courses

Possession of a certificate from an ABA‑approved paralegal program

Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing

Teach theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for paralegal employment

Commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices

Training and/or history of effective interaction with students at the basic and developmental levels

Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter

Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds

Develop student learning outcomes and assessments, as well as program review, for paralegal courses

Expand the use of technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment, including distance education

Collaborate in college‑wide and departmental activities to assess and improve student learning outcomes

Commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the District's colleges

Use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners

Desire to work collaboratively with faculty members and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success

Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division and college activities

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher specifically in legal assisting (paralegal studies), and at least two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment OR Associate degree(s) specifically in legal assisting (paralegal studies) and at least six years of directly related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors…


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