Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Civil Litigation Attorney

About the role

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training.

The Paralegal Program is a weeknight program designed to prepare the student to function as a paralegal (legal assistant) in a law firm or the law department of a government agency or corporation. Topics include family law, real property, wills and trusts, civil litigation, and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Paralegal Studies to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Requirements

• Must possess a J.D. and be licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Must have at least three years of litigation experience in Texas courts.
• Must have at least three years of experience supervising paralegals.
• Must be available to teach evenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years litigation experience in Texas courts.
• Five years of experience supervising paralegals.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)