Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time faculty member for the Business, Legal Professions & Hospitality department. The role involves teaching a comprehensive suite of legal courses for paralegals, including basic legal research and writing, civil procedure, and law office technology.

Qualified candidates should have five years of professional experience and strong skills in communication and organization. This position offers a pay rate of $942.00 per equated semester unit.

Qualifications

• Five years professional experience as an attorney or paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience managing paralegals or legal assistants.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of legal specialty courses for paralegals.
• Prepares course materials and evaluates students’ work.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records and grades.

Skills

Professional experience as an attorney or paralegal

Experience managing paralegals or legal assistants

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Communication and organizational skills

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Business, Legal Professions & Hospitality

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7079

Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of legalspecialty courses for paralegals such as Introduction to Paralegal Professions, Civil Procedure, Basic Legal Research & Writing, Law Office Technology, Computer Assisted Legal Research, Torts and Evidence, Business Transactions, Paralegal Practicum and Paralegal Capstone.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Five years professional experience as either an attorney or a paralegal
• Demonstrated experience working with or managing paralegals or legal assistants
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part‑Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01-2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.