[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal @East Texas A&M University

Role Description

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

• Manage online courses.
• Teach courses via online live lecture to paralegal students.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Attend online paralegal program faculty meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
• Three years of experience practicing law.
• Must have previous experience working with paralegals/legal assistants.
• Must be knowledgeable and remain current in the subject matter of assigned courses.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate instruction in classes and engagement with students.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to learn online platforms and conduct virtual meetings with students.
• Licensed by a state bar.

Requirements

• Prior College or University teaching experience or other teaching experience related to the legal field.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

Company Description

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.