ABA-Approved Paralegal Faculty — Adjunct

CU0153 North Hennepin Community College; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Parental leave

Low-cost health insurance

Pension plan

Tuition benefit program

Job summary

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) invites applications for Adjunct Paralegal Faculty. The program is ABA-approved for over 35 years, with faculty who bring practical legal experience and a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation, research and writing, and related practice areas. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies (or equivalent), three years of legal field experience, and recency within five years.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies, or BA with 30 credits in paralegal/legal studies, or a graduate law degree.
• Occupational experience: Three full-time (or equivalent) years in the legal field.
• Recency: One year within last five years, or two years of teaching in credential field within last five years.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in litigation, legal research and writing, and related areas as needed.
• Revise and develop instructional materials and assess program outcomes.
• Participate in committees, attend meetings, and pursue professional development.
• Able to teach day, evening, or weekend sections.
• Engage in online synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration within the college.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies, or BA + 30 credits in paralegal/legal studies, or graduate law degree

Job description

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) invites applications for Adjunct Paralegal Faculty. The program is ABA-approved for over 35 years, with faculty who bring practical legal experience and a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation, research and writing, and related practice areas. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies (or equivalent), three years of legal field experience, and recency within five years.