Paralegal Instructor (Part-Time Faculty) IVC

South Orange County Community College District•Irvine, CA

About The Position

South Orange County Community College District is seeking part-time faculty to teach paralegal courses at Irvine Valley College. These temporary positions are offered on an as-needed basis, and applicants should live within commuting distance of Orange County. Employees must reside in California while employed by the District. The instructor teaches classes according to established curriculum and course outlines, supports the learning objectives in the course syllabus, and assesses student performance. Assignments may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend, online, or at an off-campus location. Faculty are expected to maintain professional standards, comply with college and District policies, complete reporting and documentation on time, and keep current in their subject area. The District emphasizes a student-centered and inclusive environment and seeks applicants committed to equity and diversity.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree or higher in Paralegal or Legal Assisting and two years of professional experience; an associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assisting and six years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, and explain how these factors relate to equity-minded educational practices.
Attach academic transcripts demonstrating the applicable qualifications. Applicants relying on equivalency must fully answer the equivalency questions and provide all required materials.
Applicants with degrees from institutions outside the United States must attach a third-party foreign degree evaluation.
Applicants should live within commuting distance of Orange County. Employees must reside in California while employed with the District.
Report to work regularly and consistently as scheduled at the assigned job.

Responsibilities

Teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
Prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support the syllabus learning objectives.
When requested, help develop and measure department learning outcomes.
Assess student performance and maintain grade records and other accurate records.
Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
Use student learning outcomes assessment results to improve teaching and learning.
Maintain appropriate professional conduct and ethics, and current knowledge of subject matter.
Follow college and District regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete program, college, and District reporting deadlines and submit required documents on time.
Use current technology and learning materials that support lessons and student engagement.
For distance education courses, establish and maintain regular and sustained contact with and among students.
Teach at the scheduled time and assigned location, and meet workload obligations.
May participate in curriculum review and program development.