Paralegal Studies Adjunct Instructor

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry in South Carolina is seeking an experienced instructor for Legal Assistant/Paralegal and Criminal Justice courses. This role requires a Juris doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and admission to the South Carolina Bar. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction, assisting in curriculum development, and participating in professional development activities.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience in higher education and proficiency with online learning management systems. Join us to positively impact student success!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a higher education setting is strongly preferred.
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar is required.
• Experience using online learning management systems such as Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for Legal Assistant/Paralegal and Criminal Justice courses.
• Assist in the development of computer technology curriculum.
• Attend professional meetings and represent the college positively.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online learning management systems

Curriculum development

Education

Juris doctorate from an ABA-approved law school

Job description

Job Purpose

This instructor is responsible to the Division Dean for Business Technologies for the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in selected Legal Assistant/Paralegal and Criminal Justice Courses to include advisement of students in these and all General Business Programs. Responsibilities occur in the areas of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college/community service, and instructional management.

Job Duties

Teaching Responsibilities

• Provide instruction including hands-on, Zoom and/or online delivery
• Classroom management and administrative tasks that may include reports, syllabus and lesson plan development
• Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis
• Maintain records of student attendance, grades, and progress

Instructional Development

• Assist in the development of computer technology curriculum as needed
• Recommend for approval instructional materials for a course(s).
• Work with other areas of the college as needed such as tutoring, retention, etc. to help ensure student success

Professional Development

• Attend relevant professional meetings
• Represent the College positively in interactions with the community and with professional and academic groups at the local, state, and national levels

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Juris doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and admission to the South Carolina Bar, experience teaching in a higher education setting, and experience using online learning management systems (such as Blackboard) is strongly preferred.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.