Paralegal Coordinator (Faculy - 182 Days)

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in the paralegal program and related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan. This individual would also be responsible for coordinating the paralegal program.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Complete knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the Paralegal.
Thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the Paralegal discipline.
Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.
Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
Ability to teach and communicate with students via a variety of modalities.
Ability to accurately assess students' performances and offer timely feedback to students.
Employ knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets by diversifying teaching methods and content delivery and instruction.
Ability to accurately submit reports in a timely manner.
Ability to organize meetings and prepare schedules.
Ability to assess budgetary needs to maintain and enhance the program.
Ability to advise students on matters pertaining to a career as a paralegal.
Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.
Juris Doctorate (JD) with at least three (3) years' experience.
Two (2) years of teaching at the collegiate level.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a diverse, open enrollment, urban community college.
Four or more years of teaching experience, in the discipline, at the collegiate level.
Four years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal or attorney.
Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
Experience with counseling/advising students.

Responsibilities

Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned by the Dean, delivering quality education and training.
Conduct all class sessions according to the schedule.
Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration.
Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.
Organize and explain content using methods appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress, and maintain accurate record of students' performance.
Submit mid-term and final grades.
Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment results according to college requirements.
Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.
Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of all reports to appropriate office(s).
Develop strategic marketing and recruitment plans for the paralegal program.
Assist the dean in developing a schedule for effective course offering of the paralegal program.
Develop and lead the Paralegal Advisory Board.
Propose curricular and degree changes needed to keep the paralegal program.
Other duties as assigned.