Paralegal Technology Adjunct Instructor

3 weeks ago


Polkton, North Carolina, United States South Piedmont Community College Full time
Job Title: Paralegal Technology Adjunct Instructor

The Paralegal Technology Adjunct Instructor provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Technology degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

This individual has responsibility for teaching and learning, curriculum development, advising, professional development, institutional service, and community relations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College's mission, vision, values, core skills, and learning outcomes.
  • Develop learning strategies and curriculum that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment.
  • Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, and out-of-classroom activities.
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
  • Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency.
  • Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory.
  • Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college.
  • Participate in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees, campus activities, and representation of the college in the community.
  • Develop strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of program and college improvement.
  • Participate in program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plans.
  • Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college.
  • Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
  • Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college.
  • Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties), or in a corrections setting (Anson county).
  • Accept teaching assignments scheduled during the day, evening, weekends, or online.
  • Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities.
  • Participate in or support the mentoring process, the SPCC Foundation, and grant identification, preparation, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor Degree.
  • One year experience practicing law and/or teaching law.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of the equivalent of one academic year of full-time teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
  • Previous experience with online instruction via a course management system such as Moodle.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with learning outcomes assessment.
  • Demonstrated and documented innovation within the field of education and/or technology.