Sussex County Community College

Adjunct Instructor of Legal - Family Law

Location
Newton, NJ
Pay
$910 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 22, 2026

About this position

Sussex County Community College is seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates interested in teaching LEGA120 - Family Law. This course will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:10pm for the Fall 2026 semester, and is scheduled to be delivered remotely. Adjunct Instructors are responsible for providing high-quality delivery of course content to students in accordance with course competencies and College policies, using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and modalities/delivery methods. Position Responsibilities Include:Preparing and providing course instruction and conducting classes in accordance with the philosophy of the college and within the scope of a defined course of study. Assisting students with coursework. Assessing student performance including but not limited to critiquing and evaluating student course work, taking attendance, grading assignments, projects, and exams in a timely fashion, and assisting students in achieving successful outcomes. Adhering to administrative time lines for submission of attendance, grades and other required documents. Ability to teach evening classes in a remote or face-to-face classroom environment. Ability to use technology and interactive electronic materials to support teaching and learning, including Microsoft Suite programs. Ability to schedule office hours for student appointments. Qualifications Include:Juris Doctor degree, actively licensed in the State of New Jersey Two to five years legal experience family law, matrimonial law, child custody, etc. Experience working with Paralegals in a legal setting. Experience teaching in a remote environment preferred. Prior teaching experience preferred. The Learning Management System (LMS) that we use for is Canvas. Prior knowledge of Canvas or similar learning platform is preferred. Although not a requirement strong technical and computer proficiency is recommended. Adjunct pay is based on $910 per credit hour. Sussex County Community College

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