Online Paralegal Studies Instructor

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 7,254 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Santa Barbara is inviting applications for part-time instructors to teach online in the Paralegal Studies program. Candidates should have relevant legal experience, with duties including designing course materials and evaluations. A bachelor's degree is required, and 3 years of experience in legal practice is ideal. Instruction can be online or in-person, with an emphasis on practical legal concepts. Compensation ranges from $650 to $3000 per course, and applications are open through March 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in legal practice or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials aligned with program learning objectives.
• Design engaging assessments and learning activities.
• Update course content to reflect evolving legal practices.

Skills

Paralegal studies

Litigation procedures

Legal research

Ethics

Business law

Criminal law

Real estate law

Intellectual property

Legal technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree or JD

Job description

The University of California - Santa Barbara is inviting applications for part-time instructors to teach online in the Paralegal Studies program. Candidates should have relevant legal experience, with duties including designing course materials and evaluations. A bachelor's degree is required, and 3 years of experience in legal practice is ideal. Instruction can be online or in-person, with an emphasis on practical legal concepts. Compensation ranges from $650 to $3000 per course, and applications are open through March 31, 2027.