Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F01025 Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies - Probate Law or Civil Litigation Internal Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies - Probate Law or Civil Litigation Department Business & Social Sciences Div Position Type Part-Time Faculty Job Family Adjunct Faculty Job Summary

This position will be involved in the instruction of first and second year college level courses in legal studies (particularly probate law and/or civil litigation) to a diverse student body during daytime, evening, and Saturday classes at our main campus, extension sites and online learning platforms. The Adjunct Faculty member will develop, prepare, and revise instructional materials in paralegal studies for courses they teach. The adjunct faculty member may participate in program evaluation and curriculum planning and development as well as in department, division, and general faculty meetings. They also may serve on division and college committees or participate in other forms of college service.

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC's relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Required Qualification(s)

* JD with experience as a paralegal or supervising paralegals; OR Master's degree in Legal Studies or a related area AND two (2) years of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience over four (4) years) as a paralegal OR an attorney supervising paralegals; OR Bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal studies with at least five (5) years of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience over 10 years) as a paralegal in the field relating to course subject matter; OR Bachelor's degree with ABA approved paralegal certificate and five (5) years of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience over 10 years) as a paralegal in the field relating to course subject matter

Skill Requirements:

* Proven ability to work effectively with individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds and professional responsibilities.
* Ability to plan and prioritize work requirements and demonstrate independent decision-making capabilities.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and other technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
* Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and multi-task.
* Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of students, staff and external customers.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
* Solid analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Desired Qualification(s)

* Experience in probate law or civil litigation.
* Bilingual in Spanish and English

Posting Date 04/30/2024 Closing Date 10/31/2024 Expected Start Date 08/01/2024 Special Instructions Summary Pay Rate Per adjunct contract. Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week Based on class schedule Work Schedule

Based on class schedule.

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Software Testing Required None Interview Process Requirements Presentation Summary of Essential Functions

1) Prepares and maintains current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Revises and updates course content as needed.

2) Provides the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.

3) Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.

4) Provides instructional support to the students. Refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College. Provides availability for student consultation and assistance via phone, email, and/or in person.

5) Observes and evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, or examinations. Provides feedback in a timely manner on student progress.

6) Maintains office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College. Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade and attendance records.

7) Follows the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns, and problems.

8) Assists in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provides all results to department faculty or divisional administrators as requested.

9) Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.

10) Participates, when appropriate, in the governance structure, college, division, and department committees.

11) Maintains a high level of professional ethics.

12) Maintains current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX "Responsible Employee" and, if applicable, Clergy Act Campus Security Authority.

13) Utilizes appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.

14) Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.

15) Demonstrates solid commitment to our Q-DIALS Program and participates with CLC goals and initiatives. Demonstrates the Service Excellence communication method towards customers and ensuring student success is at the forefront of all we do, while building the College's reputation as a premier educational institution.

16) Follows all institution and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance management system objectives and career goals.

17) Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

1) Supervision exercised over students in the classroom.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1) Interacts with all levels of faculty, staff, and students.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1) Interacts with contractors, community, and external customers.

Working Environment:

Ability to interact with public (internal/external) continuously. Ability to sit, walk, and stand frequently.