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Canyons School District

$89.24/hr

Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time ... College Instructor Credential in Paralegal Studies or Law. OR - JD or LL.B. OR - Any bachelor ...

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

$70.84 - $86.11/hr

SUMMARY Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform ... A bachelor's degree in any subject and two years of experience in Paralegal, OR * any associate ...

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Part Time Paralegal Instructors are legal professionals who teach courses on paralegal studies, typically at colleges, universities, or vocational schools, on a part-time basis. They usually have practical experience as paralegals or attorneys and are responsible for preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures, and evaluating students’ progress. Their goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as paralegals in various legal settings.

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Part-Time Paralegal Instructor

Part-Time Paralegal Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for the Paralegal Studies (PARL) program. Part-time instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part-time/adjunct faculty in PARL are responsible for teaching the objectives for each PARL course assignment, the assessment of student learning, and reporting of student progress as required by the college.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Meets the minimum instructor requirements for any course assigned. Requirements vary per individual PARL course.
  2. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  3. Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers, applicable software, and Internet - dependent on the needs of course delivery.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS
Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught. Starting rates for the current Academic Year can be viewed on SWIC's Employment page .
BENEFITS & PERKS
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
  • Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
  • Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act
  • Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION
Paralegal Studies courses are offered at various locations throughout the district.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
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