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- Purpose/Summary
The successful Adjunct Instructor of Paralegal must possesses the academic and practical expertise to guide student learning and success, and to serve as a mentor and model for students. The Adjunct Instructor of Paralegal is experienced in legal research and law practice. This position will demonstrate strong instructional skills and engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes.
- Duties and Responsibilities
The Adjunct Instructor of Paralegal is responsible for instructing assigned classes or delivering on-line content consistent with CCCS, CCD, CTE and department policies. Course content will adhere to the learning objectives of the regular syllabus and, with department policies. The Adjunct Instructor of Paralegal is available, either face to face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
Paralegal courses are Career and Technical Education courses. Faculty and instructors must have a CCD CTE credential to teach in the field. The following are the minimum requirements to teach.
PAR 1115, PAR 1116, PAR 1117, PAR 1118, PAR 1125, PAR 1126, PAR 2080, PAR 2089, PAR 2201, PAR 2202, PAR 2205, PAR 2206, PAR 2208, PAR 2209, PAR 2210, PAR 2211, PAR 2212, PAR 2216, PAR 2217, PAR 2218, PAR 2220, PAR 2227- Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate in the Law or Master of Law with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within the last 5 years.Also Allowed:
Any bachelor’s degree in any area with experience working as a paralegal or judicial assistant. These professionals typically enter with a variety of academic degrees and are largely trained within an apprenticeship model. Training is not considered complete in this field until 10,000 hours are completed so 10,000 hours is required.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience working in general law.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Mastery over general law statutes, cases and practice.
Licensure/Certification:
Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_cteapp.Tested Professional Experience
Not permitted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:- Both negotiation and trial experience.
- Teaching experience in a community college setting
- Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:- Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
- Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
- Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.
For pay information, please refer to the following: https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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