Paralegal Instructor

Salary: See Position Description
Location : 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 800075
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 10/03/2025

POSITION SUMMARY
The Community College of Aurora is seeking instructors to teach Paralegal students in the subjects below in CCA's ABA-Approved Paralegal Program. This position is a part-time assignment, created to meet the instructional needs (particularly for face-to-face and virtual remote modalities) of the department in the following areas. In the application, please identify the interested subjects to teach.

• Contracts
• Introduction to Law
• Family Law
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Research & Writing
• Torts
• Criminal Law
• Property Law
• Business Organizations
• Current Issues in Law
• Probate and Estates
• Bankruptcy Law
• Computers & the Law
• Evidence
• Employment Law
• Immigration Law

Class assignments may include teaching day and/or evening classes in different modalities (face-to-face, online or hybrid). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.
OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identified course competencies with assistance from the Department Chair.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Teach all assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy.
• Be knowledgeable about pedagogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes (or be available and willing to receive training in these areas)
• One week prior to the first day of class, provide the Department Chair with a copy of the course syllabus. Maintain and update syllabi for all courses included in the teaching assignments.
• At the first-class meeting, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all components of the course model syllabus, and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System.
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures at the end of the semester.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system-Desire2Learn (D2L)-and submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines.
• Attend required meetings
• Complete the Learning Management System training, New Faculty/Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility Training.
• Supporting student activities, especially international and cultural activities.
• Participating in in-service programs and professional development activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a fully accredited college or university, or a practicing Paralegal in Colorado.
• Must possess a State of Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential in Paralegal or have the ability to obtain such a credential prior to the second semester of employment. (Requires 2000 hours within last 7 years of professional industry experience in related legal field (1-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the area of the subjects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record in developing and implementing new curricular activities that impact student success.
• Fifteen (15) semester credit hours of college teaching experience in a diverse learning environment.
• Experience teaching with technology, in alternative formats (remote, online, hybrid).
• Experience with student learning assessment at the program level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and skills via boards, supervisory roles, or relevant

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: The starting rate is $1,178.00 per credit hour taught.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at


By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact .

Notice to all Applicants:

• in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the .
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact with any questions.


Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations : Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at View phone number on click.appcast.io or or at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io.
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