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Adjunct Instructor for Paralegal

Community College of Denver

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Education:
A Juris Doctorate.
 
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.


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.  
 
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. 
 
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

  1. Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Resume
  4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
  5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred 
  6. 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/sites/default/files/20-21_Part-time-Instructor-Pay-Matrix_WC.pdf (Download PDF reader)
 
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.
 
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

 

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