PT Paralegal Instructor

Foothill De Anza; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Part-Time PT Paralegal Instructor to teach courses in the Paralegal program and contribute to curriculum development. The position involves maintaining office hours, attending meetings, and engaging in district committees and campus activities.

Applications will be screened as needed. Placement is based on verified education and experience. This is a continuous recruitment with no fixed closing date.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED after an offer of employment.
• Applicants with international transcripts must obtain evaluated translations at applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

• Teach selected courses in De Anza's Paralegal program.
• Develop and evaluate curricula for the Paralegal program.
• Maintain scheduled office hours, attend department and division meetings, and pursue professional growth.
• Participate in committees and campus extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Paralegal program knowledge

Education

Minimum Qualifications for California Community Colleges credentials

Job description

PT Paralegal Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF05047

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PT Paralegal Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Include

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to serve on District and college committees and participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

Teach selected courses in De Anza's Paralegal program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges which can be located at the website: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED after an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

Salary Range

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.