Legal Studies - Part Time Faculty

Anne Arundel Community College; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 1,534,646 - 1,657,252; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Maryland is seeking a Part Time Faculty member to teach legal studies courses. The role involves assessing student progress, holding office hours, and meeting grading deadlines. Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be a member of the Maryland Bar or another state bar. It offers a mixed remote and in-person working environment. Prior teaching experience is required.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of Maryland Bar or another state bar.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess student progress in meeting course learning objectives.
• Hold in‑person or virtual office hours.
• Meet required deadlines for submitting grades and attendance.
• Participate in assessment and/or accreditation activities.
• Adhere to safety procedures and departmental standards.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Title: Legal Studies - Part Time Faculty

Department: Legal Studies Institute

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $1,114 - $1,203 per FLH

Work Mode: Remote, with occasional in‑person presence on campus or at alternative locations

Hours Per Week: Varies

Work Schedule: Varies

Position Type: Part‑Time Faculty, Exempt

Position Summary

The Legal Studies Institute is seeking part‑time faculty who can teach paralegal and legal‑focused courses in either a remote or in‑person environment. Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management System is a plus. Candidates should have proven ability to teach college‑level legal‑based courses with a fundamental understanding of recent and future trends for the paralegal field and experience with a wide range of legal‑specific computer applications is highly preferred.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio‑economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Employment‑based visa sponsorship (including H‑1B sponsorship) is not available. Only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess student progress in meeting course learning objectives through formal and informal assessment
• Hold in‑person or virtual office hours
• Meet required deadlines for submitting grades and attendance
• Participate in assessment and/or accreditation activities
• Adhere to safety procedures and departmental standards

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree
• Member in good standing of Maryland Bar or another state bar
• Prior teaching experience