Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Contract, Part-time

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## Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

### Organization Overview:
Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) is a leading paralegal college that has specialized exclusively in the education of paralegals since opening its doors in 1987. The mission of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and business communities.

### Job Title: Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

### Job Type:
Remote Adjunct/Part-Time

### Pay:
$2,100 per course (8-week duration)

### Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive and engaging lectures to live (online) classes via Blackboard Collaborate.
- Communicate with students and administrators about assignments, progress, and attendance.
- Grade assignments promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Submit final grades to administration by the set due date.
- Record live lecture and asynchronous attendance each week.
- Maintain accurate attendance records in accordance with current school policy.
- Communicate with students and administrators about excessive student absences.
- Prepare and update course outline and syllabus before the start of each term.
- Develop and improve course and lesson plans.
- Participate in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials.
- Conduct informal and formal reviews of course components to ensure their relevance to industry standards.
- Ensure course design in the Canvas LMS adheres to institutional standards.
- Complete the Faculty Development Plan and Data Sheet annually.
- Attend required training and professional development activities.
- Participate in faculty meetings and bi-annual graduation.

### Qualifications:
Legal Education Faculty must hold a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution and possess the following qualifications:
- Experience working with/employing paralegals or as a paralegal themselves.
- Evidence of experience in the selected area(s) of instruction.
- Commitment to continued professional growth through the maintenance of MCLE requirements of the State Bar Association and/or other continuing education opportunities.
- No grievances filed in the last five years resulting in public reprimand or more severe sanctions by the State Bar or the State Supreme Court.
For certain law classes that are practice-based (., Research and Writing, Computers and the Law, Interviewing and Investigations), the following provisions for employment can apply:
- Hold a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution and demonstrate outstanding professional experience.
- Be employed in a related field while teaching in the program.
- Provide annual verification of continued liaison with employers in the legal profession.

### Technical Skills:
Familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate is preferred. Applicants who have not used Canvas/Blackboard previously must have a high level of technical ability and a willingness to learn.

### Application Process:
Applicants should complete the CALS Employment Application found on our website at . Questions and cover letters can be emailed to .

Organization appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Our institution is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

## Summary
Organization Overview:
Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) is a leading paralegal college that has specialized exclusively in the education of paralegals since opening its doors in 1987. The mission of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and business communities.

Job Title:
Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Job Type:
Remote Adjunct/Part-Time

Pay:
$2,100 per course (8-week duration)

Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive and engaging lectures to live (online) classes via Blackboard Collaborate.
- Communicate with students and administrators about assignments, progress, and attendance.
- Grade assignments promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Submit final grades to administration by the set due date.
- Record live lecture and asynchronous attendance each week.
- Maintain accurate attendance records in accordance with current school policy.
- Communicate with students and administrators about excessive student absences.
- Prepare and update course outline and syllabus before the start of each term.
- Develop and improve course and lesson plans.
- Participate in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials.
- Conduct informal and formal reviews of course components to ensure their relevance to industry standards.
- Ensure course design in the Canvas LMS adheres to institutional standards.
- Complete the Faculty Development Plan and Data Sheet annually.
- Attend required training and professional development activities.
- Participate in faculty meetings and bi-annual graduation.

Qualifications:
Legal Education Faculty must hold a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution and possess the following qualifications:
- Experience working with

Professional development activities; Faculty Development Plan and Data Sheet; Required training and professional development activities; Faculty meetings; Bi-annual graduation.

Experience working with/employing paralegals or as a paralegal themselves; Evidence of experience in the selected area(s) of instruction; Commitment to continued professional growth through the maintenance of MCLE requirements of the State Bar Association and/or other continuing education opportunities; No grievances filed in the last five years resulting in public reprimand or more severe sanctions by the State Bar or the State Supreme Court; Familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate; High level of technical ability and a willingness to learn.

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution; Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.

Please complete the CALS Employment Application found on our website at . Please email questions and cover letters to .

Qualification and Experience Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution; Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution and demonstrate outstanding professional experience.

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