Job Description
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.
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 HR@CCAurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@CCAurora.edu.