Delaware Technical Community College · 4 months ago
Adjunct Instructor - Legal Studies
Delaware Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Legal Studies. The role involves implementing curricula, instructing courses, and evaluating student learning to foster student success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plan, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success
Demonstrates sound practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students’ diverse academic needs
Follows the prescribed course outline and uses texts selected by the department plus other supplemental material the Department Chairperson deems appropriate
Provides instruction according to the class meeting schedule and instructional hours established for the session (length of the course during the semester) and delivery method (face-to-face, hybrid, web-enhanced, or online). Notifies the Department Chairperson of the necessity of cancelling any class meeting prior to the class or in emergencies as soon thereafter as possible
Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) that the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback
Makes oneself accessible and available to answer students’ questions in a timely manner
Adheres to College policies and procedures relating to employment, academic matters, student behavior, and the Academic Calendar. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grades are posted in the LMS in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students’ progress and attendance in a timely manner
Encourages students’ completion of the course evaluation form, reviews course evaluation summaries and develops a plan for improvement, as appropriate
Attends and participates in various College meetings for the purpose of orientation, professional development or other departmental or operational activity as assigned
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Four (4) years of relevant experience
Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals
Company
Delaware Technical Community College
Delaware Technical Community College is a statewide multi-campus community college committed to providing affordable, open admission, post-secondary education that is relevant and responsive to labor market and community needs.