Adjunct Faculty Pool - Paralegal Studies

About the role

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Business and Legal Studies Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis and may include fall, spring, and summer terms. Duties may be performed during the day, evening, or weekend at any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus, including the Macon Cove campus. Related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Paralegal Studies.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice; assists in student recruitment and retention; assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with a diverse and growing student population.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods.

Pay

$640 per credit hour.

Benefits

A summary of benefits is available at https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php.

Schedule

Part-time, adjunct position. Assignments are term-by-term (fall, spring, summer) and may include day, evening, or weekend classes at any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus.