Part-time Faculty, Pre-Law and Paralegal

NU National University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,685 - 39,798; Part time

Job summary

National University’s JFK School of Law in San Diego invites applications for part-time Pre‑Law and Paralegal Studies faculty. The successful candidate will teach live, synchronous online sessions, provide timely feedback, and foster an inclusive, student‑centred learning environment.

The position reports to the Academic Program Director and involves collaboration to ensure academic quality and student engagement, with a JD from an ABA‑accredited school and at least five years of legal practice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience.
• Proficiency with educational technology in teaching delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach live, synchronous online class sessions.
• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on assessments.
• Maintain an inclusive student-centered learning environment.
• Complete required tasks by deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, rubrics).
• Provide content updates in collaboration with the Academic Program Director.
• Identify at-risk students and coordinate with student services for support.
• Maintain professional training and scholarly activity as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Compensation Range: Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89

Location: Hybrid, Spectrum Center, San Diego, CA

Position Summary: The JFK School of Law at National University invites applications for part-time Pre‑Law and Paralegal Studies faculty. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching and a commitment to serving the University’s diverse student body. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the position will work closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty to ensure academic quality and student engagement and success.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach live, synchronous online class sessions.
• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe and inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks by the stated deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.).
• Provide feedback to the Academic Program Director regarding necessary updates or improvements to course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services to provide support as needed.
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school (ABA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience.
• Proficiency in the use of technology in the delivery of education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience with favorable student evaluations, preferably in the areas of legal research and writing, criminal law, and legal technology; however, all legal subject areas will be considered.
• Experience with online teaching and the systems that support it.
• Curriculum development experience.

National University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.