Undergraduate Paralegal Studies Adjunct Professor - Helms School of Government

Overview

This part-time, remote position is for an Undergraduate Paralegal Studies Adjunct Professor within the Helms School of Government. The role involves teaching online courses in accordance with university standards and fulfilling related administrative responsibilities. An Instructional Mentor will provide supervision and support.

Responsibilities

Instruction

• Conduct all instructional activities following university standards.
• Teach approved curriculum material on schedule.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and respond to student correspondence.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance.

Administrative

• Communicate availability for course assignments each subterm using prescribed methods.
• Keep personnel and professional data current in university databases.
• Complete self-evaluations as part of the professional evaluation process.
• Monitor the Helms School of Government Communication Center and Instructional Mentor channels.
• Complete required training such as FERPA and Title IX on time.
• Support Subject Matter Experts and Program Directors with curriculum development and assessment activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD).

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated strengths in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level.
• Strong mentoring and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills to complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscriminatory management practices in compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal and state laws. All employment-related activities including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and working conditions are administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status, or other protected statuses. As a Christian religious-affiliated organization, the employer is exempt from religious discrimination requirements and may give employment preference based on religious beliefs in accordance with federal law.