PT Adjunct Paralegal Instructor

Pitt Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pitt Community College seeks an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across modalities on an as-needed-per-course basis. The role emphasizes current legal practices and emerging technologies, supporting student success and program accreditation.

Reporting to the Program Director, Paralegal Technology, the instructor will teach day, evening, online, hybrid, and hyflex courses; develop syllabi and assessments; and engage with the local legal community to ensure

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice law in any state
• 3–5 years’ legal practice and/or teaching experience
• At least 1 year supervising paralegals

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned paralegal/legal studies courses in multiple formats (daytime, evening, online, hybrid, hyflex).
• Develops instructional materials including syllabi, lesson plans, objectives, assignments, and lab activities.
• Evaluates and selects textbooks and resources to support curriculum.
• Maintains academic records and reports (attendance, grades, end-of-term).
• Incorporates current legal trends and technologies (e-filing, case management, e-discovery, AI tools).
• Adapts curriculum for online/tech-enhanced learning, advises students on planning and career paths.
• Supports placement, co-op experiences, and letters of recommendation.
• Participates in curriculum development, program review, and accreditation processes.

Skills

Paralegal Instruction

Multimodal Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) and active license

Job description

Under limited supervision, the Adjunct Paralegal Instructor serves as a faculty member in the Paralegal/Legal Studies program, and is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction across multiple modalities while supporting student success, program development, and accreditation requirements. The role is part-time on as as-needed-per-course basis. The Adjunct Paralegal Instructor integrates current legal practices and emerging technologies into the curriculum, contributes to departmental and institutional initiatives, and maintains strong connections with the legal community to ensure program relevance and workforce alignment. Reports to the Program Director, Paralegal Technology.

• Teaches assigned paralegal/legal studies courses in various formats (daytime, evening, online, hybrid, hyflex) using lecture, demonstration, and applied learning methods.
• Develops and maintains instructional materials including course syllabi, lesson plans, learning objectives, assignments, assessments, and lab activities.
• Evaluates and selects textbooks and instructional resources to support curriculum effectiveness and alignment with industry standards.
• Assesses student learning through grading, feedback, critiques, and evaluation of coursework and practical assignments.
• Maintains accurate academic records and completes required reports such as attendance, grades, and end-of-term documentation.
• Incorporates current legal trends and technologies into instruction, including e-filing systems, case management software, e-discovery tools, and artificial intelligence applications (e.g., GPT, Westlaw Precision, Co-Counsel).
• Adapts curriculum and instructional delivery to support online and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Advises and supports students in academic planning, registration, career pathways, and skill development.
• Assists students with placement opportunities, co-op experiences, graduation processes, and provides letters of recommendation.
• Participates in curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure program quality and relevance.
• Supports accreditation processes, including preparation of reports, documentation, and participation in site visits (e.g., ABA re-approval).
• Maintains active involvement in professional organizations and stays current with developments in legal education and the paralegal profession.
• Utilizes and instructs students in the use of relevant legal and office technologies and software.
• Assists with departmental planning, goal setting, and development of program objectives.
• Maintains and utilizes instructional equipment, lab materials, and classroom technologies.
• Prepares, processes, and maintains required documentation and correspondence in both electronic and paper formats.
• Responds to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the public in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution and an active law license, in any of the 50 states
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience practicing law and/or teaching with at least one (1) year experience supervising Paralegals

OR three (3) to five (5) years’ experience practicing law and/or teaching and one (1) or more years’ experience working as a Paralegal

Our Values:

At Pitt Community College, our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability and a student-centered focus. We expect our employees to embrace the following cultural statements:

• Every role contributes to student success.
• We treat one another with respect and work together as one team.
• We embrace creativity, adaptability, and new ideas to stay relevant.
• We act with integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
• We put students first, designing programs and services that help them thrive in college, career and life.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a classroom or laboratory setting equipped with standard instructional technology. The position involves frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff and includes the use of online instructional platforms. Occasional travel may be required for professional development, off-campus instruction, or college events.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Frequently sits for extended periods while performing administrative and instructional duties.
• Regularly stands, walks, and moves between offices, classrooms, and campus locations.
• Uses hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves items such as instructional materials, office supplies, or equipment (generally up to 20-25 pounds).
• May need to reach, bend, stoop, or kneel to access files, equipment, or classroom materials.
• Visual ability to read documents, review data, and operate computer systems.
• Ability to travel between campus locations or external sites as needed.