Instructor-Legal Studies

Delaware Technical Community College; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 53.000 - 57.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Delaware Technical Community College seeks adjunct instructors to deliver Legal Studies courses at Georgetown, Dover, and Wilmington campuses. Courses may be online with synchronous web-conferencing, hybrid, or face-to-face on campus.

Positions are part-time with a pay rate of $45.60 per hour. Instructors develop curricula, teach to syllabi, assess student learning, and support student success while collaborating with college staff.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Four years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of the paralegal profession and its education developments.
• Ability to develop curricula and use instructional technology.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses as assigned, using effective instructional strategies and LMS.
• Demonstrate best practices in instruction and classroom management for diverse needs.
• Develop and revise curricula and contribute to program review.
• Participate in advising and support student learning outcomes assessment.

Kenntnisse

Paralegal knowledge

Instructional techniques

Competency-based learning

Assessment usage

Inclusive environment

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Four years of relevant paralegal experience

Tools

LMS

Educational technology

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Studies program seeks adjunct instructors to teach various day courses at the Georgetown, Dover, and Wilmington locations. The courses are offered either online with synchronous web-conferencing, hybrid, and face-to-face on campus.

Salary $45.60/hour

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Instructor--Legal Studies

Job Code

Job Code 2001 (FT), 2501 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade Salary Plan A (FT), Salary Plan C (PT)

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

An incumbent is responsible for developing and improving curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, evaluating student learning, and fostering student success.

An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through an Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College’s values and goals.

1. 1. Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system ( LMS ), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success. Normal teaching contact hours per week are 18, unless otherwise modified by the Department Chairperson/Dean.
2. 2. Demonstrates best practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students’ diverse academic needs.
3. 3. Uses instructional technology including multimedia to meet students’ learning needs and achieve the objectives of the academic program/College.
4. 4. Assists or leads in planning and/or developing new curriculum and courses, as assigned by the Department Chairperson/Dean. Evaluates and revises existing curriculum and courses as part of the annual course evaluation process and/or as assigned. Contributes to program review.
5. 5. Participates in the planning and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment ( SLOA ).
6. 6. Serves as an advisor for students, utilizing effective advisement strategies, the Student Educational Plan and other advisement tools to promote student retention and progression.
7. 7. Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) which the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, feedback, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and other approved forms of academic support.
8. 8. Makes oneself accessible and available to assist students. Provides a minimum of six (6) posted office hours per week to students.
9. 9. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grades are posted in the LMS in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students’ progress and attendance in a timely manner.
10. 10. Works as a team member with other faculty and staff to facilitate College and academic program operations and achieve goals and objectives. Provides guidance to new and adjunct faculty as assigned.
11. 11. Assists in attaining and maintaining program accreditation.
12. 12. Completes the New Faculty Development Program ( NFDP ) during the one-year probationary period to ensure understanding of the College’s mission and preparation to instruct students with various learning styles and academic needs. Completes the Instructional Design Technology Certificate or can demonstrate mastery of its competencies.
13. 13. Continues professional development/growth and a commitment to continuous improvement as an instructor. Remains current within his/her academic field/discipline.
14. 14. Participates in departmental/campus/College meetings and serves on campus or collegewide committees. Participates in advisory committee meetings and other college and student-related activities. Advises student clubs and organizations as assigned.
15. 15. Participates in developing and implementing college policies, objectives, and/or functions in accordance with the philosophy of the College. Areas include, but are not limited to: departmental program planning, marketing, budget development, and public relations.
16. 16. Assists in providing support for operations/events/processes to enhance recruitment, enrollment/registration, advisement, transfer, and graduate employment, as assigned.
17. 17. Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing, as requested.
18. 18. Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the paralegal profession and developments in paralegal education.
• Knowledge of effective and engaging instructional techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic instructional methodology.
• Knowledge and understanding of competency-based learning.
• Ability to develop and use teaching strategies that will promote successful learning by addressing different learning styles and strategies.
• Ability to use assessment to enhance learning.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and appropriately use of instructional technology.
• Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
• Ability to understand and maintain a commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience to include experience working with or as a paralegal.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5023PO

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 04/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Multi Media

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