Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 2 months ago
Adjunct Paralegal Faculty
Brooklyn Park
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorth Hennepin Community College is one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, seeking applications for the role of Adjunct Paralegal Faculty. The position involves teaching courses in litigation, legal research, and writing, while also developing instructional materials and participating in college matters.
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Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation, legal research and writing, and other specific practice areas such as Family Law, Criminal Law, Torts, and Estate Planning, as needed
Revision and development of instructional materials as well as assessment of program and student outcomes with particular focus on HLC criteria and American Bar Association requirements
Participation in discipline, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings, as well as continued professional development
Flexible to teach day, evening, or weekend sections
Dedication to excellence in teaching and the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community
Will practice contemporary teaching strategies, including learner outcome assessments and synchronous online instruction
Availability to teach classes online in a synchronous and asynchronous format and meet during daytime hours, in the evenings, on weekends, and online
Continue the professionalism of an active scholar, participate in departmental and campus-wide matters to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college's mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal studies, or a bachelor's degree and 30 semester credits in paralegal or legal studies, or a graduate law degree
Three full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in the legal field
One year of this work experience shall be within five years immediately preceding the date of application for this credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years
Preferred
J.D. with experience as a paralegal or managing/supervising paralegals
Experience teaching in an American Bar Association–approved paralegal program
Experience teaching at a community college
Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques
Demonstrated ability to thrive working with diverse communities
Experience as a paralegal or managing paralegals
Benefits
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
Employer paid life insurance
Short and long term disability
Professional development
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Company
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.
10001+ employees
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