Part-Time Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in the Paralegal Studies program Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as develop student learning outcomes Provide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every student Use and keep abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours Perform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needs. A portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Program-specific data collection and analysis Issues affecting the training and employment of paralegals and legal assistants Computer-based applications and modern technologies for teaching paralegal courses Skills and Abilities:Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college paralegal studies courses Possession of a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing Teach theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for paralegal employment Commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices Training and/or history of effective interaction with students at the basic and developmental levels Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds Develop student learning outcomes and assessments, as well as program review, for paralegal courses Expand the use of technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment, including distance education Collaborate in college-wide and departmental activities to assess and improve student learning outcomes Commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the District's colleges Use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners Desire to work collaboratively with faculty members and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division and college activitie Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree(s) or higher specifically in legal assisting (paralegal studies), and at least two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment OR Associate degree(s) specifically in legal assisting (paralegal studies) and at least six years of directly related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. PreferredPossession of a J.D. or L.L.B. degree Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, an

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