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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Paralegal Studies Faculty, Part-Time

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking part-time faculty for the Paralegal Studies program at the Community College of Philadelphia. The role involves teaching and developing course content while fostering an inclusive learning environment for students preparing for careers as entry-level paralegals.

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Responsibilities

This position will require course and program assessment, and curricular and course review and development

Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values

Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students

Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems

Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students

Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes

Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population

Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, service, the use of technology, and developments within the field of discipline, and development related to teaching and student success

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeActive license to practice lawExperience teachingExperience supervising paralegalsLegal technologies proficiencyCourse/curriculum developmentRespect for DiversityBilingual proficiency

Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and experience working as OR supervising paralegals

Active license to practice law and experience in the practice of law

Willingness and availability to teach in-person courses on Main Campus

Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level

Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students

Preferred

Experience teaching paralegal studies at an ABA-approved program

Experience teaching law or paralegal studies at an urban and/or community college

Experience with legal technologies including LexisNexis, Westlaw, e-discovery software, case and practice management software, and other widely used legal software and office management tools

Experience with course/curriculum development

Current license to practice law in Pennsylvania

Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps

Bilingual or other language proficiency

Benefits

Adjuncts and Visiting Lecturers are eligible to receive contributions from the College towards health insurance premiums.

Visiting Lecturers are entitled to fully paid benefits through the College.

Adjunct faculty may either: elect coverage offered by the College and pay a portion of the premiums, or be reimbursed, up to the amount contributed by the College, for premiums paid for plans obtained elsewhere.