Adjunct Faculty Pool - Paralegal Studies (LEGL)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking Adjunct/Part Time Faculty to teach education courses. The role requires maintaining professional standards, preparing course syllabi, and supporting the college's mission. Candidates should be committed to a diverse college community.

Minimum qualifications include an A.A.S. degree in paralegal studies and a Bachelor's or a Juris Doctorate with relevant experience. This position offers flexibility in teaching hours, including day or evening classes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years work experience as a paralegal.
• Experience practicing law for Juris Doctorate holders.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in various environments.
• Evaluate student performance and grades.
• Engage in curriculum development.

Education

Applied Associates in Science (A.A.S.) degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor's degree

Alternatively, a Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Compensation and Employment

Compensation: Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule. Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25. Grade: Department: Instruction.

Position Summary

Teaches education courses and performs instructional duties in diverse learning environments. Adjunct faculty is expected to maintain current professional standards and practices, attend committee/department meetings, and support the mission of SFCC. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official Master Syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials including Canvas or any other learning management system (LMS).
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Working with the program’s Lead Faculty, participate in the department’s/division’s review of courses and programs, including program review.
• Working with the program’s Lead Faculty, assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Maintain Canvas or other LMS shell and utilize it to keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, etc.
• Make arrangements with the program’s Lead Faculty or department chair for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades or other required information on students.
• Attend faculty meetings as requested by program’s Lead Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applied Associates in Science (A.A.S.) degree in paralegal studies and a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years work experience as a paralegal.
• Alternatively, a Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of two years experience practicing law.
• Preferred Qualifications: Higher education teaching experience.

Condition of Employment

Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all.