Part-time Faculty, Paralegal - Youngstown, United States - Youngstown State University

Description

Summary of Position

Master's degree inlegal studies or Juris Doctor or professional paralegal experience. Must be able to teach standard paralegal courses, e.g., Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Torts, Contracts, etc. and be able to direct paralegal practicums.

Position Information

Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.

An Institution of Opportunity:
YSUinspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives.

YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least a master's degree inlegal studies or Juris Doctor or professional paralegal experience. Must be able to teach standard paralegal courses, e.g., Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Torts, Contracts, etc.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience and directing paralegal practicums.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts.

Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.