Paralegal

Kansas City Kansas Community College; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 1,377,600 - 1,653,120; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College is looking for Adjunct Faculty in the Paralegal Department. This role involves teaching paralegal courses, organizing evening classes, and providing quality education. The position is held in a pool format, allowing candidates to apply on an ongoing basis to meet course demand.

Qualified candidates should have at least a Master’s degree with relevant educational credits and experience in the legal field. The role may require flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in discipline or related area.
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or licensed attorney.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction and activities to cover student learning objectives.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of paralegal functions

Understanding of the legal system

Ability to use Blackboard

Education

Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in Paralegal coursework

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Classification

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour

Employee category: Adjunct

Position type: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Paralegal

Reports to: Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Services

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA006Adjunct

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

Summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Paralegal Department (PRLG). Our current need is for an adjunct to teach evening classes at our main campus. There may be additional sections to be taught at any location including daytime, online, virtually and/or at area high schools. This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

Position Description

• Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned by the Dean, delivering quality education and training.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration. Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain content using methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
• Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress and maintain accurate record of students’ performances.
• Submit mid-term and final grades.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one’s own pedagogy.
• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete submission of all reports to appropriate office(s).
• Maintain accurate record of students’ attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the paralegal professional.
• Exceptional knowledge of the legal system including practical application of the law.
• A thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the legal system.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.
• Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
• Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in discipline or a master’s degree in another area with at least 18 credit hours of Paralegal coursework.
• Two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
• A Juris Doctorate Degree in good standing with a State Bar (preferably Missouri or Kansas) and a current license to practice law.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push, pull, or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

Additional Notes

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.