Instructor-Paralegal Program-Brampton
About The Position
CIMT College is seeking an individual to teach its Paralegal Program, which is registered with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to CIMT College's policies and procedures. The college provides comprehensive instructor manuals containing courseware, resources, evaluations, and daily lesson plans. The instructor's role is to utilize these materials to impart the necessary knowledge and skills to students, preparing them for employment in the paralegal field. CIMT College emphasizes professional conduct, excellence in classroom instruction, and hands-on training.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systems
- Excellent oral and written communication to present information in a way that students will understand as well as adapt to the different learning styles
- Professional business attire and interpersonal skills to act as a mentor and role model
- Lawyer or licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with 3 years of working experience (except for non-substantive law courses)
- At least one year of teaching experience or have formal training in education that has resulted in a degree, diploma or certificate being awarded
- Hold a Bachelor degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent degree
- Graduate of a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent
- Graduate of a registered OCC or equivalent
- Meet Instructor qualification standards as outlined in the Regulations to Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
- Must be available to teach In campus as per the accepted schedule
Nice To Haves
- Teaching of Adults certificate an asset
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field
- Instruct curriculum using only pre-authorized and provided materials
- Teach students using a diverse and systematic plan of lectures, presentations, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, case studies, independent or group projects
- Employ appropriate adult teaching and learning strategies to communicate the subject matter to diverse students
- Administer and mark quizzes, assignments, exams and/or other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress according to guidelines and procedures
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student marks promptly
- Provide feedback on student performance
- Arrange feedback from students on the instructor, content, and facility at the end of each course
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and individual circumstances in a multi-cultural environment
- Resolve student complaints and concerns with a positive and professional attitude
- Maintain attendance records accurately
- Assure that classrooms are left in a clean and orderly fashion at end of class without loss of or damage to equipment or other resources
- Provide support to the admissions team with potential students who have questions about the program or future career
- Participate in scheduled meetings and annual events like graduation
- Maintain confidentiality of student privacy and information
- Stay current in the subject matter through professional development
- Display an attitude of teamwork and problem solving
- Perform other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
