Paralegal Adjunct Faculty

Company: South Puget Sound Community College
Location: Olympia
Posted on: September 9, 2020

Job Description:

Our Opportunity Adjunct faculty salary for the 2020-2021 fiscal year is $885.00 per credit hour.South Puget Sound Community College seeks an engaging and dedicated Paralegal instructor in our Social Sciences & Business division with the ability to teach substantive law courses as well as skills-based courses.South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. We also offer:The Clipper Caf-- grill specializing in seasonal comfort foodsThe Bake Shop offering daily baked goods made by our studentsFine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programsCampus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty suppliesStarbucks coffee shopBus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond - you receive a FREE State Agency Rider (STAR) PassFREE parking on campus - permits are not requiredOn-campus child carePercival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fallMany walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalksGym and recreation facilitiesSPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campusLots of activities with our Arts and Entertainment series, which are usually free for staff and facultyMany community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the ArtsSPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. The applicant pool is created for future, part-time professor appointments for the individual program or course indicated. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.Candidates selected from the pool will be contacted by the division should a vacancy arise. Your application will remain in the pool unless notified. What You'll DoDevelop and deliver organized lesson plansUse concept - demonstrate approach including high student engagement activitiesAssess skill acquisition Provide consistent and timely feedbackProvide support to struggling studentsAble to teach one or more of the following or similar courses: Law Office Procedures, Technology in the Law Office, Electronic Discovery, Real Estate, Property Law & Estate Planning, Domestic Relations, and Legal Research & Writing.Course TitlesLaw Office ProceduresLegal Terms and WritingTechnology in the Law Office Fundamentals of Legal Writing and Case Analysis Legal ResearchAdvanced Legal Writing and Case AnalysisReal Estate, Property Law, and Estate PlanningDomestic RelationsElectronic DiscoveryAble to teach a range of evening and online sections. There may be a possibility for some daytime sections. Qualifications You PossessMinimum QualificationsAn AAS in Paralegal Studies or a B.A., and at least five years of work experience as a ParalegalORA Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.Preferred QualificationsCollege-level teaching experience is preferred.Legal practice experience is preferred. Experience with online teaching is preferred. To ApplyApplications must be completed online and include the following attachments:Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education. Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to neaton2@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.Bargaining UnitThis position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603. South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

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