Paralegal Studies Instructor

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Paralegal Studies Instructor
Duties: Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar. Teach assigned classes and laboratories according to the schedule. Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education. Participate in the self- evaluation process. Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities. Assist in academic advising of declared majors. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students. Serve on committees. Accept special assignments occasionally. Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies. Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings. Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty. Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards. Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities. Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College. Teach legal specialty classes in the Paralegal Studies Program, which include law office technology and practical application courses, and may include legal substantive courses. Assist in recruiting students. Advising students in education and degree plan. Participate in department and college wide committees. Work under the supervision of the Paralegal Studies Program Director assisting the director in fulfilling the program mission and director’s responsibilities. Effectively work as a team member with the faculty and staff within the program, the department and the college. Maintain office hours as required by College policy and other duties as assigned.

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