PT Instructor, Paralegal Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PTInstructor, Paralegal Studies for the Paralegal Studies Program atChabot College in Hayward. The role focuses on teaching legal technology, including current versions of Westlaw, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a view to real‑world, technology‑driven legal practice.

Ideal candidates will bring practical experience with legal software, competency in case management tools and eDiscovery, and a commitment to equity-minded teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional legal experience, or an associate degree with six years of experience.
• Experience with legal software and ethical use of technology in legal practice.
• Ability to teach and support diverse student populations in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach Legal Technology — instruction on legal office hardware, software, and specialized applications.
• Develop Course Materials — lectures, assignments, assessments, and hands-on exercises aligned with outcomes.
• Provide Practical Training — guide students using Microsoft Office and legal software tools.
• Teach Ethical Use of Technology — address confidentiality, data protection, and professional responsibility.
• Support Student Success — offer academic support, maintain office hours, give feedback.
• Collaborate with Program Faculty — participate in meetings, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Maintain Current Knowledge — stay updated on legal technologies and industry standards.

Skills

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Case management systems

Ediscovery tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

J.D. preferred

Job description

PT Instructor, Paralegal Studies

Salary: $2,253.10/CAH - $2,521.46/CAH https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/07.01.2026_salary_schedules/Faculty_Salary_Schedule_07012026_CLPCCD_CLPFA_2025_2028_TA.pdf

Start Date: Fall 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, Ca94545

Job Summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PTInstructor, Paralegal Studies for the Paralegal Studies Program atChabot College in Hayward.

The Paralegal Studies Program seeks a knowledgeable andstudent‑centered instructor to teach a course introducing the useof technology in the legal profession. The ideal candidate willhave practical experience with legal software, including currentversions of Westlaw, Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, aswell as specialized legal applications used for case management,document preparation, timekeeping, billing, and electronicdiscovery. They will also have strong familiarity with standardoffice applications, and a clear understanding of the ethicalconsiderations surrounding technology in legal practice. This rolesupports the program's mission of preparing students for modern,technology‑driven legal environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach Legal Technology — Deliver engaging instruction on legaloffice hardware, software, and specialized applications;
2. Develop Course Materials — Create lectures, assignments,assessments, and hands-on exercises aligned with programoutcomes;
3. Provide Practical Training — Guide students through real-worldtasks using Microsoft Office and legal-specific softwaretools;
4. Teach Ethical Use of Technology: Integrate discussions andactivities related to confidentiality, data protection, andprofessional responsibility;
5. Support Student Success: Offer academic support, maintainregular office hours, and provide constructive feedback;
6. Collaborate with Program Faculty: Participate in departmentmeetings, curriculum development, and program assessment;
7. Maintain Current Knowledge: Stay informed about emerging legaltechnologies and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list arespecifically named bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years ofprofessional experience, and/or other specifications as noted, orspecifically named associate degree(s) and six years ofprofessional experience.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of communitycollege students, as these factors relate to the need forequity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must providedetails that explain at time of application how their academicpreparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Law, or arelated field; J.D. preferred;
2. Professional experience as a paralegal, legal assistant,attorney, or legal technology specialist;
3. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft® Word, Excel®, andPowerPoint®;
4. Familiarity with legal software such as casemanagement systems,ediscovery tools, or documentautomation platforms;
5. Ability to teach ethical and professional standards related totechnology in legal practice;
6. Commitment to community college students and diverse learningenvironments;
7. Teaching experience at the community college level;
8. Experience training others in legal software or officetechnology;
9. Knowledge of current trends in legal technology, cybersecurity,and digital practice management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out thephysical activities of the position will receive reasonableaccommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions ofthe positions.

Notification to Applicants

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves theright to close or not fill any advertised position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Board of Trusteeshas updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVIDvaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy foundat: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity inall areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall beno discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry,age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability,medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin,physical disability, family or sexual preference status and othersimilar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and statenon-discrimination regulations, and its own statements ofphilosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing ofapplications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and thedisabled.

The Chabot College Community Equity Statement

Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academicprograms and college services so that students may achieve theirpersonal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work todaybuilds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs werefirst created at Chabot College, and have since been replicatedacross the state. These programs have paved the way for a series ofadditional educational and student support programs intentionallyfocused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. ChabotCollege is located in Hayward, California, the third most diversecity in the United States. We serve a highly diverse studentpopulation and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic ServingInstitution. Information about the demographics of our campuscommunity can be found here. Serving our diverse community requiresa culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriadstrengths and assets that our students bring to the campuscommunity. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricularlearning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging,and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are corevalues. We see students as producers of knowledge, not justconsumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problemof practice, and view the elimination of inequities as anindividual and institutional responsibility.

Joining Our College Community

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understandthe benefits diversity brings to an educational community.

We look for applicants who

1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness ofdifference
2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improvecultural competence
3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressingopportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps andengaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable andenthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve thesegoals
6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutionaland/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historicallymarginalized communities
7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved
8. Foster students' potential to become global citizens andsocially responsible leaders
9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and workenvironment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination.