Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure)

Des Moines Area Community College; Ontario (CA); Remote; USD 1,547,000 - 1,778,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 167: Probate Procedure Paralegals for Spring Semester 2027. The campus is remote/online, with Mondays 6:00pm–9:00pm sessions and the position supports online delivery through DMACC's LMS.

Required credentials include a Juris Doctor degree and at least two years of licensed attorney experience; teaching experience is preferred and estate administration expertise is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree.
• Bar admission as a licensed attorney is required.
• Teaching experience is desired.
• Two or more years of professional law practice experience as a licensed attorney.
• Estate administration experience including probating estates and drafting wills and trusts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches PRL 167: Probate Procedure Paralegals, Spring Semester 2027, in a synchronous online format.
• Develops and uses varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Communicates course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors student attendance, progress, and competency attainment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure)

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure)

Campus

Campus Remote/On-Line

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ32

Employment Date

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Nils Johnson at [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Job Summary

Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 167: Probate Procedure Paralegals for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree.

2-years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney (must be a licensed attorney).

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching Experience.

At least two years of professional experience in estate administration, including probating estates and drafting wills and trusts.

Experience working with and training paralegals in trusts and estates or probate administration practices.

Work Schedule

Mondays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 11 – May 6, 2026.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a Juris Doctor degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn