Online Paralegal Instructor — Flexible, Practice-Ready Pros

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Campus (IL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 36,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Growth

Collaborative Faculty Network

Teaching Assistant Support

Mission-Aligned Work

Streamlined Tech & Admin Support

Job summary

Campus is seeking experienced, mission-driven Paralegal Studies instructors to deliver high-impact online courses in our ABA-approved program. This role is ideal for legal professionals and educators who are passionate about student success, thrive in virtual learning environments, and are excited to prepare the next generation of practice-ready paralegals.

You’ll join a growing network of faculty dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for students from all backgrounds,

Qualifications

J.D., and/or master's degree in legal studies or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications in paralegal education or legal practice.
Demonstrated professional legal experience in areas such as litigation, corporate law, family law, contracts, compliance, government, or public interest practice.
Knowledge of the paralegal profession and the paralegal’s role on the legal services delivery team; experience working with or as a paralegal strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom facilitation skills.
Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including LMS and video conferencing.
Digital fluency and the ability to effectively incorporate legal technology and AI-powered educational tools into instruction.
Proactive, reliable, and committed to high-quality online education.
Passion for equity, access, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Available to commit 8-10 hours per week per course, with some flexibility for training.

Responsibilities

Teach 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered instructional strategies.
Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes active learning and student participation.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
Host weekly office hours to deepen student understanding and build community.
Work with Teaching Assistants who support grading and student check-ins, retaining instructor responsibility for the substantive evaluation of and feedback on student work; mentor the TA on effective grading and student engagement practices.
Evaluate student progress, maintain grade records, and submit mid quarter and end of quarter evaluations.
Attend required faculty meetings (held at least twice annually) covering program goals, course content, curriculum planning, instructional methodology and assessment
Collaborate with peers and Campus staff to share best practices and continuously improve instruction, and participate in program assessment, course evaluation, and curriculum review activities.
Contribute to co-curricular programming (e.g., speaker series, networking events) to enrich the student experience.
Stay current on developments in legal practice, legal technology, and pedagogical trends relevant to your subject area and online teaching, including the effective use of AI tools embedded in our curriculum.