Adjunct Paralegal Faculty

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

Job title: Adjunct Paralegal Faculty

Institution: North Hennepin Community College

Classification Title: Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City: Brooklyn Park

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

North Hennepin Community College, one of the largest and most diverse two‑year colleges in Minnesota, is accepting applications for Adjunct Paralegal Faculty. The Paralegal faculty at NHCC is at the forefront of excellence in paralegal education. NHCC’s Paralegal Program has been approved by the American Bar Association for over 35 years. Our students learn from faculty who have experience working with paralegals and understand the demands paralegals will face in the workplace. We help students develop market‑ready skills for the legal profession.

See more at: https://www.nhcc.edu/academics/degree-pathways/business-and-information-systems/paralegal

Please join us as a Paralegal Faculty member and be part of this dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation, legal research and writing, and other specific practice areas such as Family Law, Criminal Law, Torts, and Estate Planning, as needed.
• Revision and development of instructional materials as well as assessment of program and student outcomes with particular focus on HLC criteria and American Bar Association requirements.
• Participation in discipline, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings, as well as continued professional development.
• Flexible to teach day, evening, or weekend sections.
• Dedication to excellence in teaching and the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student‑centered learning community.
• Will practice contemporary teaching strategies, including learner outcome assessments and synchronous online instruction.
• Availability to teach classes online in a synchronous and asynchronous format and meet during daytime hours, in the evenings, on weekends, and online.
• Continue the professionalism of an active scholar, participate in departmental and campus‑wide matters to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies, or a bachelor’s degree and 30 semester credits in paralegal or legal studies, or a graduate law degree.
• Occupational Experience Requirement: Three full‑time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in the legal field.
• Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within five years immediately preceding the date of application for this credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full‑time (or equivalent) post‑secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification

• J.D. with experience as a paralegal or managing/supervising paralegals.
• Experience teaching in an American Bar Association–approved paralegal program.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive working with diverse communities.
• Experience as a paralegal or managing/supervising paralegals.

Other Requirements

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening) showing the conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.

We are unable to accept copy‑and‑paste Word documents containing a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required. Applicants with degrees from non‑U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.

Work Shift (Hours/Days of work): TBD

Why Choose NHCC?

Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees. NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth‑largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part‑time student body with co‑curricular and recreational activities. Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre‑tax medical and dental expense (with roll‑over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

We promote the health and well‑being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date: 01-07-2026

Position End Date: Open

Open Date: 10-24-2025

Close Date: 10-23-2026

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.