Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal 494613 Harrisburg, PA, Pennsylvania Exempt Job Summary: Adjuncts are hired to teach on a semester basis. Provides academic instruction and student academic support for assigned classes; performs tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction; develops instructional methods for their assigned course(s) which pertain to the course(s) learning outcomes and course
catalog description; adheres to college policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.- Minimum of two (2) years of professional legal experience.- Experience working with paralegals and/or within a legal support environment.- Demonstrated knowledge of civil litigation, legal research, and writing.- Ability to effectively teach and mentor students in
paralegal studies and related legal coursework. Licensing Requirements: Valid Driver's License (Standard)PA ACT-15 (Standard)Please note that this position requires employees to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.
Hiring Range: No less than $1,442 per credit hour/work load rate Preferred Qualifications: - Previous teaching experience at a post-secondary institution, including community colleges, colleges, or universities.- Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with a state bar association.- Experience teaching legal studies, paralegal, administrative law, legal research, and/or legal writing courses.
Job Specific Task List: Participate in the faculty orientation (initial assignments only) and all required department meetings and trainings. - (Essential) Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice. - (Essential) Submit syllabi to the department chair/designee for review and approval by the stated
deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline. - (Essential) Report to all scheduled classes and all exams on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time. - (Essential) Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines. - (Essential) Maintain office hours equal to one hour
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