Paralegal Coordinator (Faculy - 182 Days)

Paralegal Coordinator
(Faculty - 182 Days)

Job Classification
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $67,822.90. Commensurate with the education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule.
Employee category: Faculty (182 Days)
Reports to: Dean of Math, Science, Business, and Technology (MSBT)
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA078182INS
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Summary
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in the paralegal program and related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan. This individual would also be responsible for coordinating the paralegal program.

Position Description

• Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned by the Dean, delivering quality education and training.

• Conduct all class sessions according to the schedule.

• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.

• Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration. Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.

• Organize and explain content using methods appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.

• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.

• Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress, and maintain accurate record of students' performance.

• Submit mid-term and final grades.

• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment results according to college requirements.

• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.

• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of all reports to appropriate office(s).

• Develop strategic marketing and recruitment plans for the paralegal program.

• Assist the dean in developing a schedule for effective course offering of the paralegal program.

• Develop and lead the Paralegal Advisory Board.

• Propose curricular and degree changes needed to keep the paralegal program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Complete knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the Paralegal.

• Thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the Paralegal discipline.

• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.

• Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.

• Ability to teach and communicate with students via a variety of modalities.

• Ability to accurately assess students' performances and offer timely feedback to students.

• Employ knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets by diversifying teaching methods and content delivery and instruction.

• Ability to accurately submit reports in a timely manner.

• Ability to organize meetings and prepare schedules.

• Ability to assess budgetary needs to maintain and enhance the program.

• Ability to advise students on matters pertaining to a career as a paralegal.

• Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.

Minimum Qualifications • Juris Doctorate (JD) with at least three (3) years' experience.
• Two (2) years of teaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a diverse, open enrollment, urban community college.

• Four or more years of teaching experience, in the discipline, at the collegiate level.

• Four years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal or attorney.

• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.

• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.• Experience with counseling/advising students.

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

Work Schedule
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and/or weekend hours.

TO APPLY

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• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions, as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer