Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Pima Community College’s Business and Information Technology Division is accepting applications to expand its pool of qualified Paralegal adjunct faculty to teach academic-level courses for the 2026–2027 Academic Year and beyond. Candidates may be hired for specific courses or placed in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment. These part-time, temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to support a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors use active learning strategies and online resources and provide equitable instruction. Employees must live and work within Arizona. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check. Applicants must submit the documents required by the application form, including a resume, a letter of interest or cover letter of no more than two pages, and unofficial transcripts or certificates supporting their qualifications. Official transcripts are required if selected for further consideration. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: a master's degree in the field; a master's degree in any discipline plus 18 graduate semester hours in the field; a bachelor's degree in the field; a bachelor's degree in any field plus 3 years of field work experience; an associate degree in any field plus 5 years of field work experience; 64 semester credit hours in the field plus 5 years of field work experience; an industry-recognized certification in the field plus 5 years of field work experience; or a license in the field plus 5 years of field work experience.
The qualifying field must be legal assisting, paralegal, law (Juris Doctor), or another closely related field.
Experience working with paralegals or experience as a paralegal.
Live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment.
Successfully complete a background check if selected.
Provide required application documents, including a current resume, a letter of interest or cover letter of no more than two pages, and unofficial transcripts or certificates supporting qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching Paralegal courses.
Experience teaching in multiple modalities, such as in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
Ability to adapt and modify instruction to students’ instructional needs, including accommodations and accessibility.
Ability to maintain high instructional and learning standards and assess students’ progress toward course objectives and student learning outcomes.
Knowledge of diverse community college student populations and ability to address diversity effectively in instruction and student learning.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the subject area and help them develop strategies for academic success.
Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance, and assessment of student learning.
Use current, effective classroom management techniques in the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System.
Monitor and continually improve instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes at the classroom, discipline/program, and College levels.
Evaluate student performance.
Improve instruction through appropriate delivery methods, including active discussions, virtual office or student hours, and instructional video creation.
Maintain currency and competency in the teaching field, teaching strategies, delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students and communicate in a collegial manner.