Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal

Palm Beach State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach and support student learning across multiple campuses as needed.

The role requires a legal education background (JD/LLB), flexibility for evenings and weekends, and the use of Canvas and other instructional technologies; experience with diverse student populations is valued. This is an open-continuous pool posting for adjunct opportunities.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Teaching experience required.
• Ability to use technology in the classroom; must use the technology required for the course.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency with a diverse student and employee population.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices.
• Analyzes class and program needs; determines retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Skills

Teaching

Flexibility

Communication

Cultural competency

Technology in classroom

Education

JD or LLB

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.Varies

What an Adjunct Instructor's Day looks like:

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Law Degree (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekend, and on multiple campuses if needed.
• Occupational experience recognized, and teaching experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course. Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency to engage and work with a diverse student and employee population.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies

Ability to:

• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job's essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Pay Rates:

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. To view a listing of the accredited organizations, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled