About this position
Adjunct Faculty Position Information Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies Position Type Department Teaching Learning and Student Success FLSA Exempt Full Time or Part Time Part Time Fixed Term/Tenure Track Grade ... Salary Range Hiring Salary Range Union/Non Union Non Union Job Description Summary Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, and curriculum design. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Minimum of a master’s degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field required. • Minimum of three (3) years of broad practical experience across multiple areas of law, including litigation and transactional law, as well as criminal and civil law. • Experience working with or teaching paralegals. (This is an ABA /AAfPE Requirement) • Strong motivation to facilitate the growth, development and achievement of students from diverse backgrounds, including wide differences in academic preparation, life experiences, personal interests, community affiliations, and available support. • College-level teaching experience preferred. Area Specific Requirements • Deep and current experience in particular areas that match specific current program needs for new courses or new additions to current courses. These areas might include, for example, immigration law, law office technology, online legal research methods, mediation, development and supervision of internships, or other specialized areas. Criteria CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position. Essential Duties • Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes. • Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction). • Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as req
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- Law & Legal Studies median
- $3,000/ course, n=25
- Maryland median
- $4,000/ course, n=34