Paralegal Adjunct

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Posting Summary

Working Title Paralegal Adjunct

Role Title Adjunct Faculty

Role Code

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band UG

Position Number 299A0206

Agency Mountain Empire Community College

Division Mountain Empire Community College (Div)

Hiring Range $793 - $1693 per credit hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule Seeking applicants available for on campus and online instruction on various days and times. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, and/or semester basis.

Sensitive Position Yes

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

This adjunct faculty position is available in the discipline of Legal Administration. Teaching may include a variety of formats including face-to-face and online. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters, and up to 8 credit hours during the summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and college needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of on-line applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

This position is designated as an employee in a non-restricted position in accordance with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Policy 2.20. A non-restricted position is one that is funded by sources considered continuous or recurring, such as Educational and General Funds.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline in a classroom/virtual environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of MECC while emphasizing instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization, committing to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

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