Impactful Paralegal Studies Instructor (Part-Time)

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) seeks instructors to deliver high-quality paralegal courses, support student success, and collaborate with the Dean to improve the learning experience.

Hours vary by class and term; being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis based on student enrollment. Commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Post-degree certificate in Paralegal Studies or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 2 years of recent paralegal experience (within the last five years).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

Associate degree or Post-degree certificate in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) seeks instructors to deliver high-quality paralegal courses, support student success, and collaborate with the Dean to improve the learning experience.

Hours vary by class and term; being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis based on student enrollment. Commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching is valued.