Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure)

Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure) This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted . Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io . *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience. Position Information Job Title Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Probate Procedure) Campus Campus Remote/On-Line Job Number Job Number 27-ADJ32 Employment Date Employment Date Spring Semester 2027 Job Category Job Category Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Nils Johnson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Information $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ). Job Summary Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 167: Probate Procedure Paralegals for Spring Semester 2027. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor degree. 2-years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney (must be a licensed attorney). Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Desired Qualifications Teaching Experience. At least two years of professional experience in estate administration, including probating estates and drafting wills and trusts. Experience working with and training paralegals in trusts and estates or probate administration practices. Work Schedule Mondays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 11 – May 6, 2026. 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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you hold a Juris Doctor degree? Yes No * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)? Yes No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.) * How did you learn about this job opening? DMACC Employee Referral Friend/Relative Indeed.com TeachIowa.gov HigherEdJobs The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr Des Moines Area Community College