Adjunct Instructor – Paralegal Studies

Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• SUBMITTING COURSE GRADES AND PERFORMING OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS REQUIRED.
• COLLECTION AND SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT DATA AS REQUESTED BY THE ACADEMIC COORDINATOR TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABA.
• SCHEDULING TWO OFFICE HOURS. FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH OFFICE HOURS CANNOT BE SCHEDULED, THE ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBER MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT HEAD DESCRIBING HOW STUDENTS CAN ACCESS THE INSTRUCTOR.
• OFFICE HOURS ARE NOT PAID DURING THE SUMMER SESSION.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Three years’ work experience in the field.
• A license to practice law in the State of Tennessee.

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application.
• Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application form.
• Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.