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Law and Paralegal Adjunct Faculty - Spring 2025

Elgin Community College See More Job Openings by This Employer

Part Time

Elgin, IL

October 14, 2024 Paralegal

Job Description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Remote (Zoom) Wednesdays from 12:00 PM – 1:10 PM (01/13/2025 – 05/15/2025) teach PAR 204 – Legal Research.

Rate of Pay:

Per Contact Hour

2025: Less than Master's = $1,069; Master's or above = $1,109

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum Degree: Juris Doctor or graduate of an ABA-approved paralegal program with total education of a Bachelor's Degree plus 18 hours.

Work Experience: Two of the last 5 years as an instructor in an ABA-approved paralegal program or 2 of the last 5 years as a lawyer working full-time in field to be taught or 2 of the last 5 years working full-time as a paralegal in the field to be taught.

ABA Requirements: Paralegal faculty must attend at least one ABA-faculty meeting per calendar year and submit documentation of at least three hours of continuing education related to teaching.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

An ideal candidate has experience as a community college student or working with community college students, preferably within District 509 or similarly situated districts. The candidate should be familiar with Westlaw and legal research. ts

Essential Duties:

Deliver Instruction
1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

Evaluate Student Progress
1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance
1. Maintain office hours and voice-mail/e-mail communication
2. Refer students to student support services
3. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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