Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Prison Location)

Adjunct Instructor duties include teaching paralegal courses and completing duties associated with adjunct teaching. Must have experience as a paralegal with four or more years and/or a lawyer who has worked with paralegals for four or more years.

Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner. Teaching assignment may include day and evening classes, and/or online classes at the correctional facilities.

Must receive and maintain security clearance for the prison system. Performs related duties as required.

Classes are taught within the correctional system. There are nominal risks associated with working in a prison environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and see. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, push, pull and carry objects. Working conditions are in a classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in paralegal studies or juris prudence. A minimum of four years of experience providing paralegal services.

Work with students, faculty, and staff members in professional manner.

Plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.

Must receive and maintain security clearance for the prison system.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience is preferred.

Salary $2,200 per class per semester. Depends on course load.

Work Hours Hours to teach varies. Could be day or evening classes. Quick Link for Internal Postings https://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/3245

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.

Essential Job Functions

Provide quality and innovative instruction as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Develop, update, and post course syllabi by posted deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

Assist in inventory and ordering of necessary supplies and other items needed for the course.

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Attend faculty meetings and participate in professional development activities.

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Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience when appropriate.

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Complete faculty responsibilities by given deadlines.

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Maintain student grades and records. Complete all necessary paperwork within required timeframes.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain workplace safety standards in accordance with industry best practice while keeping labs and tools clean and in good repair.

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