Paralegal Studies Lecturer – Part-Time Pool

California State University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles is seeking applicants to join a pool of part-time Instructional Faculty for Extended Education. Roles involve teaching paralegal and law-related courses, with appointments made per enrollment needs.

Candidates should bring current professional experience and the ability to teach at the college level. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or course, with renewal possible based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education and minimum of ten years of experience as a paralegal.
• Demonstrated compliance with California Business & Professions Code Section 6450 (mandatory legal education every two years).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach a college or university-level legal course

Responsibilities

• Instruct, prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.
• Design assessments and engaging learning activities to support student learning.
• Update course content to reflect evolving legal practices and technology.
• Communicate course expectations and grading policies clearly to students.
• Respond to student questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Incorporate practical legal examples to connect theory to real-world practice.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution

Ten years paralegal experience

Legal course teaching ability

Job description

California State University, Los Angeles is seeking applicants to join a pool of part-time Instructional Faculty for Extended Education. Roles involve teaching paralegal and law-related courses, with appointments made per enrollment needs.

Candidates should bring current professional experience and the ability to teach at the college level. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or course, with renewal possible based on department needs, funding, and performance.