Paralegal Studies Instructor — Online & Hybrid

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies. The role entails teaching five courses per regular semester, potentially online or dual-credit classes, and advising students within a dynamic campus environment.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal degree at the required level, three years of paralegal experience, and a commitment to student success through varied instructional methods and technology-enabled learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate varied learning styles of students.
• Successful experience using instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other media in instruction.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
• Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement.
• Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies.

Skills

Course instruction planning

Diverse teaching styles

Instructional technology

Multicultural communication

Student success strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies with a Bachelor's in any field

Job description

Del Mar College invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies. The role entails teaching five courses per regular semester, potentially online or dual-credit classes, and advising students within a dynamic campus environment.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal degree at the required level, three years of paralegal experience, and a commitment to student success through varied instructional methods and technology-enabled learning.