Part Time Instructor - Paralegal Studies

Compensation based on education and courses taught. Limited Term position with an end date.

About the Role

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high-quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis, with hours varying each term based on student enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation, and convocation as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or post-degree certificate in Paralegal Studies or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 2 years of recent paralegal experience (defined as within the last five (5) years).

Preferences

• A Juris Doctor degree or Master’s degree in other legal studies field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current issues, trends, and developments in paralegal instruction.
• Knowledge of the New Mexico Rules of Procedure, the New Mexico court system, and all relevant forms and procedures used locally.
• Post-secondary teaching experience, including experience teaching online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Best consideration date: August 31st.