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## Online Adjunct Faculty – Legal Education

**Organization:** **Members Only**

**Location:** Houston, TX 77042

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

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

**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 **Members Only** is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and business communities.

CALS is currently seeking an Online Adjunct Faculty member to play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students through engaging online courses. This position is remote, and offers a pay rate of $2,100 per 8-week course.

### Job Responsibilities

- Deliver 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.
- 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 must complete the CALS Employment Application found on our website at . Questions and cover letters should be emailed to ****.

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