Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Contract, Part-time

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## Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education at Center for Advanced Legal Studies

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. CALS is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and business communities.

The organization is currently seeking an Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education for a remote adjunct/part-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching live classes, recording lectures, grading assignments, providing feedback, and ensuring timely communication with students. They will also contribute to course preparation and review, maintain attendance records, and participate in professional development activities. The pay for this position is $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/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

The successful candidate should also have familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate (or a willingness to learn) and a high level of technical ability.

### Application Process

Applicants should complete the CALS Employment Application found on the website and email questions and cover letters to .

CALS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Teaching, Communicating, Grading, Course Preparation, Professional Development

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, Experience working with/employing paralegals or as a paralegal, 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

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