Part-Time Paralegal Studies Instructor (Pool) – San Mateo County Community College District
Job Description
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the position and not intended to cover all of the duties performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Primary responsibilities include the following: 1. Teach courses in the Paralegal Studies program 2. Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as developing student learning outcomes 3. Provide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every student 4. Use and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom 5. Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours 6. Perform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needs i. A portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes.
The duties below are representative of the position and not intended to cover all of the duties performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Primary responsibilities include the following: 1. Teach courses in the Paralegal Studies program 2. Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as developing student learning outcomes 3. Provide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every student 4. Use and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom 5. Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours 6. Perform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needs i. A portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or above AND two years of experience in legal assisting (paralegal) OR an Associate degree AND six years of experience in legal assisting (paralegal) OR the equivalent (see below) Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a J.D. or L.L.B. degree desired.