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Santa Fe Community College · 1 month ago

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Paralegal Studies (LEGL)

Santa Fe, NM

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Santa Fe Community College is seeking adjunct faculty for their Paralegal Studies program. The role involves teaching courses, evaluating student performance, and participating in curriculum development while maintaining professional standards and supporting a diverse college community.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official Master Syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials including Canvas or any other learning management system (LMS)

Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration

Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades

Working with the program's Lead Faculty, participate in the department’s/division’s review of courses and programs, including program review

Working with the program's Lead Faculty, assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs)

Maintain Canvas or other LMS shell and utilize to keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, etc

Make arrangements with the program's Lead Faculty or department chair for covering classes when scheduling an absence

Meet all deadlines in submitting grades or other required information on students

Attend faculty meetings as requested by program's Lead Faculty

Qualification

Paralegal StudiesJuris DoctorateHigher education teachingCurriculum developmentStudent evaluation

Required

Applied Associates in Science (A.A.S.) degree in paralegal studies and a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years work experience as a paralegal

Alternatively, a Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of two years experience practicing law