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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct paralegal instructor in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor, you typically need a strong background in paralegal studies or law, experience working as a paralegal or attorney, and a relevant academic degree. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), learning management systems (like Blackboard or Canvas), and current legal industry software is often required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help instructors engage students and foster a positive learning environment. These competencies ensure instructors deliver up-to-date, practical knowledge and effectively prepare students for careers in the legal field.

What are the typical responsibilities of an adjunct paralegal instructor?

As an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor, you will be responsible for developing course materials, delivering lectures or online lessons, and assessing student performance through assignments and exams. You may also provide one-on-one support to students, facilitate discussions, and collaborate with full-time faculty to align courses with program objectives and industry standards. Depending on your institution, you might participate in curriculum updates or advise students on career options in the paralegal field. The workload is usually part-time and flexible, making it ideal for professionals who want to share their expertise while continuing to work in the legal industry.

What is an adjunct paralegal instructor?

An Adjunct Paralegal Instructor is a part-time educator who teaches courses in paralegal studies, typically at a college or university. They develop lesson plans, instruct students on legal concepts, and assess coursework while often balancing this role with a legal career. Their expertise helps prepare students for careers as paralegals by providing practical knowledge and real-world insights into the legal profession.

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Adjuncts - Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law

Northampton Community College

Bethlehem, PA • On-site

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Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Adjuncts - Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law

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Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

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Summary:

Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in the Paralegal, Legal Studies and Business Law programs and curriculum.Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Pocono campus located in Tannersville, PA and/or online as a blended or asynchronous modality.

Candidates must be competent to teach in at least one of the following subject areas: Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Tort Law, Litigation, Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Contracts, Legal Research, Legal Computer Technology, Legal Writing and Real Estate Law for Paralegal and Legal Studies majors and Business Law I and II for both Business and Legal Studies majors. In addition to teaching, the instructor will perform course and program assessments, and maintain records as required by NCC. Instructors who will teach online must complete training to use the learning management system.

Qualifications:

A Juris Doctorate degree with a license to practice law or a Masters' degree in a legal field with experience as a paralegal.Local experience in the practice of law preferred.Teaching experience a plus.

Special Instructions:

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be an adjunct position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application, you will need the following documents to upload:

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • References

***The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF***