Adjuncts - Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law

Northampton Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law programs. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of legal subjects at multiple campuses or online. Ideal candidates will hold a Juris Doctorate or a Master's degree in a legal field and possess teaching experience. The college values diversity and encourages applicants who can contribute to this mission. Join a community dedicated to transforming lives through education and enjoy a rewarding teaching experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in a legal field required.
• Local legal practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law.
• Perform course assessments and maintain records.

Skills

Teaching

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Course Assessment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master's degree in legal field

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Adjunct Positions - Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law

Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should your qualifications meet the criteria, you will be contacted.

Summary:

Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in the Paralegal, Legal Studies, and Business Law programs. Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Pocono campus in Tannersville, PA, and/or online as a blended or asynchronous modality.

Candidates must be competent to teach at least one of the following subjects: Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Tort Law, Litigation, Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Contracts, Legal Research, Legal Computer Technology, Legal Writing, and Real Estate Law for Paralegal and Legal Studies majors, and Business Law I and II for Business and Legal Studies majors. In addition to teaching, instructors will perform course and program assessments and maintain required records. Online instructors must complete training to use the learning management system.

Qualifications:

A Juris Doctorate degree with a license to practice law or a Master's degree in a legal field with experience as a paralegal. Local legal practice experience is preferred. Teaching experience is a plus.

Special Instructions:

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies each semester based on departmental and college needs. There may not be an adjunct position available at the time of your application. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will consider candidates from this pool. If hired, official transcripts from all attended undergraduate and graduate institutions will be required before issuing a contract.

Applications must be completed in one sitting. You will need to upload the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References

Note: The system limits uploads to 5 documents. Please combine multiple documents into one PDF.