Adjunct – Paralegal Studies

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct – Paralegal Studies instructor provides quality instruction and maintains a positive classroom learning environment, with an emphasis on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The instructor may teach Legal Environment of Business, Torts and Contracts, Administrative Law, Civil Practice & Procedures, and Family Law. Courses are assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. This role monitors teaching and learning effectiveness and requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while presenting complex material to large groups. The current need is for adjuncts able to teach in person between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The instructor is responsible for assigned courses and oversight of course curriculum in conjunction with departmental policies. Responsibilities include adapting learning activities to students’ differing needs, maintaining accurate records and syllabi, taking attendance, submitting grades and progress feedback on time, conducting classes according to schedule, assessing student performance, and participating in meetings and professional development. The instructor also fosters collaborative learning and a respectful, inclusive classroom, communicates with students using appropriate technology, and refers students to college or community support services when appropriate. Compensation is $57.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week. The position is part-time.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
Active attorney licensure in any state.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
Ability to teach in person between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask while engaging large groups with complicated material.

Nice To Haves

Prior college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses as scheduled and oversee course curriculum in conjunction with departmental policies.
Design and support learning activities that account for individual student differences, and identify and respond to students’ academic or other needs using appropriate resources.
Use technology appropriately for course objectives and communicate expectations for its use.
Maintain accurate records and syllabi in accordance with departmental and college policies.
Maintain attendance records, submit grades and progress feedback in a timely manner, and communicate relevant information to students throughout the semester.
Conduct classes punctually according to the prescribed meeting schedule and use appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance.
Participate in meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson concerning teaching duties and professional development.
Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student-faculty interaction, and learner support.
Encourage a learning community inside and outside the classroom, use technology to communicate with students, and refer students to appropriate support services.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.