Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal

Dutchess Community College•Poughkeepsie, NY

About The Position

The Department of Business, Aviation, and Construction Professions at Dutchess Community College invites applications for part-time faculty in its Paralegal Program. Instructors may teach one or more courses: PAL 110 - Fundamentals of Paralegalism, PAL 120 - Legal Research, PAL 260 - Legal Writing, PAL 210 - Family Law, PAL 230 - Law of Business Organizations, and PAL 240 - Civil Litigation. Each course meets for three contact hours per week. Courses are taught in traditional in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats. In-person classes are held at the main campus in Poughkeepsie or at the DCC@Fishkill Center of Excellence for Business, Industry, and Innovation (COEBII). Courses are offered during the day and evening, with daytime availability preferred. Part-time faculty teach assigned course material according to learning objectives developed by the department.

Requirements

Master's degree in legal studies or a closely related field; a J.D. is preferred.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Experience working in the legal field, including in private, government, or nonprofit settings.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Submit official transcripts upon hire.

Nice To Haves

J.D.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Competence in a variety of teaching methodologies or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.
Understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.
Experience using instructional technology in the classroom and willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.
Familiarity with a learning management system such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.
Commitment to diversity and understanding of how diversity impacts learning and instruction.