Government
Houston, TX
Attorney in Houston, TX
Attorney
Max 5 yrs required
No
## 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. CALS is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and business communities.
CALS is now looking for an experienced Online Adjunct Faculty to join its legal education team. This is a remote adjunct/part-time position with a pay of $2,100 per course (8-week duration). The main campus is located in Houston, Texas.
### 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 on Tuesday or Thursday for 3000/4000 level classes and on Monday or Wednesday for 1000/2000 level classes. The session duration is 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.
- 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 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), applicants must hold a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution and demonstrate outstanding professional experience. They must also be employed in a related field while teaching in the program and provide annual verification of continued liaison with employers in the legal profession.
Technical skills such as familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate are preferred. Applicants who have not used Canvas/Blackboard previously must have a high level of technical ability and a willingness to learn.
### Application Process
Interested applicants should complete the CALS Employment Application found on our website at and email questions and cover letters to ****. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
## Overview
Organization is looking for an experienced Online Adjunct Faculty to join its Legal Education team. This is a remote adjunct/part-time position with a pay of $2,100 per course (8-week duration). The main campus is located in Houston, Texas.
The successful candidate must possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution and have experience working with/employing paralegals or as a paralegal themselves. Technical skills such as familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate are preferred.
## 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.
- 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 Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited institution.
- Experience working with/employing paralegals or as a paralegal themselves.
- Evidence of experience in the selected area(
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