2026-27 Lecturer Pool - Paralegal Studies

California State University • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Cal State LA’s Department of Extended Education, within the College of Professional and Global Education, is seeking part-time faculty lecturers for its Paralegal Studies program during the 2026–2027 academic year. Positions are filled as instructional needs arise and are conditional on enrollment and budget. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or course, although academic-year appointments may occasionally be made. Appointments may be renewed based on departmental needs, funding, and performance. Some appointments may be made shortly before a semester begins, so instructors may need to be available on short notice.

The program prepares students and working professionals for paralegal and law-related careers by developing practical knowledge of legal systems, procedures, professional practices, legal concepts, ethics, research, writing, and skills used to support legal teams. The department seeks instructors with current professional experience and expertise in areas such as paralegal studies, litigation, legal research and writing, professional responsibility, business and employment law, criminal or juvenile law, intellectual property, and legal technology.

Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Course assignments, including their dates, times, and modality, are determined by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean. The lecturer will design assessments and engaging learning activities, keep course content current, clearly communicate course expectations and grading policies, respond to students in a timely and professional manner, and use practical examples to show how legal concepts are applied. Instructors are expected to employ inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practices and support students with documented accommodations. The successful candidate will support student success and work respectfully and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings, contributing to the University’s commitments to engagement, service, and the public good.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least ten years of experience as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated compliance with California Business & Professions Code Section 6450, including mandatory legal education every two years.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach a college- or university-level legal course.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying best practices in teaching adult learners and career transitioners returning to post-secondary education.
• Experience providing career-engaged, culturally sustaining curricula and applied learning in a variety of modalities.
• Experience teaching online using the Quality Matters (QM) rubric.
• Experience incorporating high-impact practices, current economic outlook within the academic discipline, civic purpose, and opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution and five years of paralegal experience; alternatively, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited or California State Bar-approved law school, active California State Bar membership, and at least two years of experience as a paralegal educator.
• Experience as a legal practitioner or paralegal professional and interest in helping students develop practical legal knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Paralegal Studies courses.
• Prepare classes, grade student work, and hold office hours.
• Design assessments and engaging learning activities that support student learning and practical legal skills.
• Periodically update course content to reflect evolving legal practices, technologies, and program feedback.
• Clearly communicate course expectations, learning objectives, and grading policies to students.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Use practical legal examples, case materials, and professional scenarios to explain real-world applications of legal concepts.
• Use inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices that support diverse learners, including students with documented accommodations.
• Work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators in diverse and inclusive settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level