Online Adjunct Professor - Paralegal

About the role

BSC seeks a Part-Time instructor to teach paralegal and some criminal justice courses. The position is remote and open to candidates with a Juris Doctorate and online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course(s) in Blackboard with required elements by the designated deadline.
• Instruct approximately 12-14 hours per week over five days each week, per course.
• Respond to all student outreach within 48-hours.
• Facilitate discussion with substantive, high-quality posts and higher-order questioning.
• Provide detailed, individualized feedback on student work.
• Maintain the grade book and ensure timely submission of final grades.
• Engage in retention efforts and outreach to support student success.
• Follow the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.
• Adhere to the college’s plagiarism policy and promote academic integrity.
• Apply rigor standards, active learning strategies, and Bloom’s Taxonomy in the classroom.
• Comply with all student ADA accommodations.
• Encourage student participation in surveys and evaluations.

Requirements

• Qualified candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• Submit a resume/CV, PhD (if applicable), unofficial transcripts, at least 3 professional references (with phone numbers and email addresses).

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree is preferred, but a PhD is required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in education at the college level within the last ten (10) years.
• Expertise in the areas in which they teach.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and ethical practice.
• Proven administrative, evaluative, analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.
• Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting/approval agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $1700 - $2000 per course, contingent on qualifications and experience.

Pay

$1700 - $2000 per course

Schedule

Remote (Orchard Park, NY)

Skills

Professionalism, integrity, self-esteem, self-motivation, and a strong desire to guide students to improve their career prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $1700 - $2000 per course, contingent on qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Please complete an application, upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, copies of license, and teaching philosophy for consideration.