Paralegal Instructor (Part-Time Faculty) IVC

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in Southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. Performance Responsibilities Teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. Prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. When requested, help develop and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department. Assess student performance and maintain grade records. Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes. Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas. Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published. Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time. Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner. Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material. Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with students if teaching distance education courses. Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location. Meet workload obligations. Maintain accurate records. May participate in curriculum review and program development. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off-campus classes. Minimum Qualifications Must meet one of the following qualifications:

• a) A bachelor’s degree or higher in Paralegal or Legal Assisting and two years of professional experience, OR
• b) An associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assisting and six years of professional experience, OR
• c) A combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above. Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials.

Professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within an educational environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.