Paralegal Studies Faculty, Part-time - Philadelphia, United States - Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

College Intro

Community College of Philadelphia is an openadmission, predominantly Black institution and a minorityserving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's longstanding commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals._
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at _CCP_ including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minorityserving institution, _CCP_ faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and highquality teaching practices._

Specific Responsibilities

This position will require course and program assessment, and curricular and course review and development.
Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dualenrollment high school students.
Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.
Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, service, the use of technology, and developments within the field of discipline, and development related to teaching and student success.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABAaccredited law school, and experience working as OR supervising paralegals.
Active license to practice law and experience in the practice of law.
Willingness and availability to teach inperson courses on Main Campus.
Experience teaching at the secondary or postsecondary level.
Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching paralegal studies at an ABAapproved program.
Experience teaching law or paralegal studies at an urban and/or community college.
Experience with legal technologies including LexisNexis, Westlaw, ediscovery software, case and practice management software, and other widely used legal software and office management tools.
Experience with course/curriculum development.
Current license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
Bilingual or other language proficiency.

Work Location

Main Campus
Benefits Summary
Adjuncts and Visiting Lecturers are eligible to receive contributions from the College towards health insurance premiums. Visiting Lecturers are entitled to fully paid benefits through the College.

Adjunct faculty may either:

elect coverage offered by the College and pay a portion of the premiums, or be reimbursed, up to the amount contributed by the College, for premiums paid for plans obtained elsewhere.

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Salary Grade or Rank

Adjunct Faculty
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Max Salary/Hourly Rate

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Job Posting Close Date

Position Type

Faculty
Job Category

Employment Status

Part-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.
Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national o