Legal Studies Instructor: Diverse Online & Campus Courses

South Suburban College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Suburban College in the United States seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach a broad range of legal studies courses determined by the department's evolving needs. A typical load is five classes each semester, five days a week, with a mix of day and evening courses.

Required: Juris Doctor and active attorney license, strong oral and written communication, commitment to diversity, and background check clearance. Beginning January 11, 2027; application deadline October 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and a licensed attorney at the time of hiring.
• Knowledgeable about the paralegal profession and committed to paralegal education.
• Experience working with or as a paralegal for Paralegal courses.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching a student body diverse in ability, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of legal studies courses determined by the department's evolving needs.
• Maintain a typical load of five classes per semester, five days a week, with day and evening courses.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Diversity commitment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed attorney

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

South Suburban College in the United States seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach a broad range of legal studies courses determined by the department's evolving needs. A typical load is five classes each semester, five days a week, with a mix of day and evening courses.

Required: Juris Doctor and active attorney license, strong oral and written communication, commitment to diversity, and background check clearance. Beginning January 11, 2027; application deadline October 1, 2026.