# Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education at **Members Only**
**Members Only** (CALS) is a leading paralegal college that has specialized exclusively in the education of paralegals since opening its doors in 1987. The mission of CALS 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 an experienced Online Adjunct Faculty to join our team. This position is part-time and remote, with a pay rate of $2,100 per course (8-week duration).
## Responsibilities
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. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering interactive and engaging lectures to live (online) classes via Blackboard Collaborate. Classes may be scheduled one or more of the following: Tuesday or Thursday for 3000/4000 level classes (generally); Monday or Wednesday for 1000/2000 level classes (generally); 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST. These dates are subject to change due to instructor availability and student schedule needs. Course session duration: 8 weeks
- 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
Legal Education Faculty 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), 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
If you are interested in applying for the Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education position, 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.
## Summary
**Members Only** is looking for an experienced Online Adjunct Faculty to join our team. This position is part-time and remote, with a pay rate of $2,100 per course (8-week duration).
As an adjunct faculty member in the online environment, 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.
Applicants must hold a and possess the 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.
If you are interested in applying, 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.
