Paralegal

Job Summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is searching for an Adjunct faculty member to teach paralegal courses at the main campus. This is a POOL position with ongoing applications.

Position Description

• Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned by the Dean.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to cover all student learning objectives.
• Use teaching methods emphasizing application, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Organize and explain content appropriately for students with varying abilities, levels, and experiences.
• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
• Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Submit mid-term and final grades.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogical practices.
• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the paralegal professional.
• Exceptional knowledge of the legal system with practical application of the law.
• A thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the legal system.
• Ability to arrive on time and be prepared to teach during scheduled times.
• Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
• Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in discipline or a master’s degree in another area with at least 18 credit hours of Paralegal coursework.
• Two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
• A Juris Doctorate Degree in good standing with a State Bar (preferably Missouri or Kansas) and a current license to practice law.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, talking, hearing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a variable schedule to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments or program and scheduling changes.

To Apply

• Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information.
• Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• If the position lists a required transcript, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, official transcripts will be required upon selection for hire.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you state that it is your highest level of education completed.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected for hire will be chosen by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.