Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal: Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning

POSITION OFFERED: Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal: Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning

 

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Spring 2025 – 01/27/2025-05/16/2025     

 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  Adjunct, Non-renewable

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instruct PARA220 Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning

Course Description: In this course, paralegal majors become familiar with aspects of this subject in order that they will be able to competently assist the attorney in the practice of Trust and Estate Law. The drafting of wills and trusts and the administration of estates are a unique combination of art and science. Artistically speaking, the creative use of legal technology and techniques provides a vehicle for a client to literally speak from the grave and dictate control over his or her assets after death. At the same time, the detailed practice and procedural requirements of state and federal statutes give a scientific atmosphere in which the estate practitioner must operate.

 

Teaching assignments may involve teaching day, evening, online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses. 

 

Adjunct instructors will be expected to:

•  Provide excellent teaching and instruction

•  Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus

•  Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students

•  Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication

•  Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual

•  Submit all records by their respective deadline; including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades

•  Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in legal studies or a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school. Applicants must have current and active practice in law or teaching, or possess substantial prior experience in the field, especially wills, trusts, and estate planning.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred. Currently practicing law, experience in IEP hearings and other student advocacy hearings, experience working with law office staff, including paralegals.   

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: For Adjunct Faculty, rates are found in the most recent adjunct contract. For each credit, the Spring 2026 entry pay rate is $1,105 - $1,165 dependent upon qualifications.

 

Review of applicants will begin December 22, 2025 and continue until position is filled. NOTE:  This is a part-time (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are ongoing-recruitment pooled positions. Your materials will be retained in our active files and be considered on an as-needed basis. Candidates must hold and be willing to maintain NYS residency to be considered for this position.

 

Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested.

 

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu. Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

 

Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises.

 

 

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The State University of New York | Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer