Professor, Paralegal - Part Time

Mohawk College; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Ontario seeks a part-time Professor for the Paralegal Program. Responsibilities include teaching Employment Law and managing an online learning environment. Candidates should be legally licensed by The Law Society of Ontario with teaching experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an equitable and inclusive academic setting.

Qualifications

• Legally licensed as a paralegal or lawyer in Ontario.
• Three years of practice experience in employment and labour law.
• One year of teaching experience or formal training in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and practical components of paralegal work.
• Create an innovative and student-centered learning environment.
• Evaluate and revise learning resources within the program.

Skills

Teaching

Law Practice

Communication

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Education

Legally licensed by The Law Society of Ontario

Teaching degree or diploma

Tools

MyCanvas learning management system

Job description

Professor, Paralegal - Part Time

Status: Part Time

Hours: Course will be delivered online, synchronous starting in September 2025 (Monday at 8:30am to 11:00am)

Home Campus: Fennell(online synchronous)

Start Rate: Upon hire, Human Resources will conduct a rate calculation based on completed education and work experience to determine the starting step.

Posting Date:July 30th, 2025

Closing Date:August 8th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Social Services and Justice Studies department, within the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Services, requires a part-time Professor to teach in the Paralegal Program delivered online, synchronous.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Professors in this department are responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective learning environment using a blended model of lecture and practical learning experiences.

What you’ll be doing:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teaching theory and practical application components of paralegal work as it relates to Employment law for Paralegals.
• Creating a positive sustainable and innovative student-centered learning environment.
• Using a variety of teaching strategies most appropriate for the curriculum, delivery mode and students.
• Using various techniques to evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes.
• Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and student success.
• Evaluating, revising and developing learning resources within the program.
• Enhancing educational delivery and experiences using the College’s MyCanvas learning management system and other technology to facilitate student learning.
• Applying College values and philosophy in work activities and interaction with others.
• Using the College’s MyCanvas learning management system to present curriculum, testing and online activities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Legally licensed by The Law Society of Ontario as a paralegal or lawyer.
• Threeyears or more of practice experience in Ontario as a paralegal or lawyer practising in employment and labour law, with experience appearing before WSIAT, Human Rights Tribunals and the Ontario Labour Board.
• One year of teaching experience or have formal training in education that has resulted in a degree, diploma or certificate being awarded by an institution accredited, authorized or designated by a governmental authority to offer such degree, diploma or certificate.
• Learner-centred approach and to assist in the development and application of alternate delivery methods.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit:

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/