Part Time Instructor - Paralegal Studies

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks an instructor to provide high‑quality paralegal courses. The role involves preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in assigned classes and collaborating with the Dean to enhance the student learning experience.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies and at least two years of recent paralegal experience. Hours vary by term and class demand.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or Post‑degree certificate in Paralegal Studies or higher.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent paralegal experience (within last 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in‑completes within timelines.
• Utilize technology‑based programs to access/input student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Teaching

Education

Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part‑time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as‑needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in‑completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology‑based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in‑service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree or Post‑degree certificate in Paralegal Studiesor higher from an accredited institution of higher learning

• 2 years of recent paralegal experience (recent is defined as within the last five (5) years)

Preferences:

• A Juris Doctor degree or Master’s degree in other legal studies field from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Demonstrated working knowledge of current issues, trends, and developments in paralegal instruction

• Knowledge in the content area; knowledge of the New Mexico Rule of Procedure and of the New Mexico court system and of all relevant forms and procedures used locally.

• Post‑secondary teaching experience and experience teaching online, hybrid, or web‑enhanced courses

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Department: Health, Wellness, and Public Safety

Best Consideration Date: August 31st.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.