Paralegal Studies Instructor/Professor — Teach & Impact

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

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies in the Business Administration department to teach five courses per regular semester, potentially online or as dual-credit/early college classes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s paralegal degree with three years of paralegal experience; preferred JD/LLB and related non-teaching experience. It is a security-sensitive position with background checks and EOE assurances.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline to ensure content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize various teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Experience using instructional technologies (computers, internet resources, media) in instruction.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students from varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of teaching strategies to 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 varied teaching methods and materials to assist students with differing educational backgrounds.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Skills

Course planning

Diverse teaching styles

Instructional technologies

Multicultural communication

Teaching strategies

Education

Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies

Associate’s in Paralegal Studies + Bachelor’s

Three years paralegal experience

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Del Mar College seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies in the Business Administration department to teach five courses per regular semester, potentially online or as dual-credit/early college classes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s paralegal degree with three years of paralegal experience; preferred JD/LLB and related non-teaching experience. It is a security-sensitive position with background checks and EOE assurances.