Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Max 5 yrs required

Contract, Part-time

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Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Organization: Center for Advanced Legal Studies

The Center for Advanced Legal Studies 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.

We are currently seeking individuals to join our online adjunct faculty in the Legal Education department.

Job Title: Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

Department: Legal Education

Location: Remote (Houston, TX 77042 Main Campus)

Job Type: Remote Adjunct/Part-Time

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

Responsibilities:

- Delivering interactive and engaging lectures to live (online) classes via Blackboard Collaborate
- Communicating with students and administrators about assignments, progress, and attendance
- Grading assignments promptly and providing constructive feedback
- Submitting final grades to administration by the set due date
- Recording live lecture and asynchronous attendance each week
- Maintaining accurate attendance records in accordance with current school policy
- Communicating with students and administrators about excessive student absences
- Preparing and updating course outline and syllabus before the start of each term
- Developing and improving course and lesson plans
- Participating in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials
- Conducting informal and formal reviews of course components to ensure their relevance to industry standards
- Ensuring course design in the Canvas LMS adheres to institutional standards
- Completing the Faculty Development Plan and Data Sheet annually
- Attending required training and professional development activities
- Participating in faculty meetings and bi-annual graduation

Qualifications:

- Hold a
- 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):

- 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:

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


Center for Advanced Legal Studies is looking for an Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education to join their team. As an adjunct faculty member in the online environment, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students through engaging online courses. You will be responsible for teaching live classes, recording lectures, grading assignments, providing feedback, and ensuring timely communication with students. Additionally, you will contribute to course preparation and review, maintain attendance records, and participate in professional development activities.

In order to be considered for this position, you must hold a 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):

- 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

You must also have familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate, or have a high level of technical ability and a willingness to learn.

Job Title: Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education
Department: Legal Education
Location: Remote (Houston, TX 77042 Main Campus)
Job Type: Remote Adjunct/Part-Time

Professional Development, Continuing Education, Faculty Development Plan, Data Sheet

Teaching, Communication, Grading Assignments, Course Preparation, Professional Development, MCLE Requirements, Technical Skills

Doctor of Jurisprudence 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

Legal