Instructor in Law, Initial Focus: Family Law (Part-Time Pool)

About the role

We are currently accepting applications for part-time instructors in the Law discipline at Oxnard College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Adequately assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the Law discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
• The minimum qualifications for the Law discipline are a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.).

Qualifications

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Skills

• Knowledge & background in Family Law, Procedure, and Legal Research, and Writing is highly desired.

Benefits

Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided during the interview process.