Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Educator

University of Miami; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote teaching via Zoom

Job summary

The University of Miami's Office of Professional Advancement is seeking qualified part-time Program Educators for the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. We seek experienced legal professionals who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for success in the legal field.

Minimum qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, active Florida Bar membership or good standing, and at least 10 years of legal practice or teaching experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar (Florida Bar preferred).
• At least 10 years of professional legal and/or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in paralegal studies and legal practice.
• Teach legal research, legal writing, case analysis, and procedural concepts.
• Mentor, guide, and provide constructive feedback to participants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Legal databases

Legal technology

Job description

The Office of Professional Advancement is seeking qualified part-time Program Educators for the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program.

We are looking for experienced legal professionals who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for success in the legal field.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar association; Florida Bar membership preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of professional legal and/or teaching experience

Demonstrated Expertise in One or More Areas of Legal Practice, such as:

• Civil litigation
• Legal research and writing
• Contract law
• Family law
• Real estate law
• Criminal law
• Probate and estate planning
• Immigration law
• Business law

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practicing attorneys and/or sitting or retired judges, with Florida legal experience strongly preferred
• Experience teaching adult learners in professional, continuing education, or higher education settingsFamiliarity with legal technology, legal databases, and current legal procedures

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging and interactive instruction in paralegal studies and legal practice
• Teaching legal research, legal writing, case analysis, and procedural concepts
• Facilitating practical learning activities, assignments, and participant assessments
• Providing mentoring, guidance, and constructive feedback to participants
• Maintaining current knowledge of legal trends, ethics, and professional standards
• Supporting participant professional growth and career readiness in the legal field

Additional Requirements

• Reliable internet access and the ability to teach remotely via Zoom
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively engage adult learners in an online learning environment

These are part-time staff positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis based on instructional needs, and the applicant pool will remain open throughout the academic year.

Please note that appointments and course assignments are contingent upon student enrollment, program needs, and available funding. Final confirmation of teaching assignments may not occur until classes begin.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.