Professor of Practice and Paralegal Program Director

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Legal Studies at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks applicants for a teaching faculty position in Legal Studies with administrative responsibility for the management of the Graduate Paralegal Program. Candidates should have a JD, license to practice law, at least three years of experience practicing law, and a clear understanding of the paralegal profession, including its current developments. Demonstrated experience working in the role of a paralegal or in close collaboration with paralegals is required.

Candidates will teach a range of paralegal courses offered through our evening, synchronous (live) online program. This full-time position can be in person, hybrid, or predominantly remote, provided that the successful candidate resides in the state of Minnesota or in the greater Twin Cities Area and is able to participate in campus meetings and events up to once a week during the academic year. In addition to teaching, the candidate will maintain the paralegal program's approval with the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals. The role will begin January 15, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• License to practice law (any state acceptable)
• 3 or more years of experience practicing law
• Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
• Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
• Familiarity and comfort with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching and/or developing online courses in Canvas
• Experience developing curriculum for undergraduate, paralegal, or law students

Hamline University is located in the heart of the culturally vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.  The Legal Studies Department within Hamline's College of Liberal Arts, combines a broad interdisciplinary focus with a depth of pre-professional skills needed to work in a variety of law-related fields. The department provides undergraduates with opportunities including a Law and Society major and a Law School Early Admission program. Graduate programs are a Paralegal Certificate and a Master in the Study of Law. The University serves approximately 1,650 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students. The University's mission is to create a collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or Professional Resume, and Teaching Philosophy.

SALARY RANGE: $ 62,000 – $64,000

Candidates will be asked to provide three references during the application process for Hamline to contact for letters of recommendation.

All questions marked 'Required' need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.