Part-time Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs, Asynchronous Paralegal

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 50,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

About the Role

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in a prescribed law curriculum. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum in one or more of the following topics: Bankruptcy and Collection Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Business Associations, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Overview of the Law, Law Office Management and Technology, Legal Research and Writing, Real Estate Law, or Tort Law.
• Teaches students learning strategies and conducts instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids.
• Provides continual feedback, prompt grading, and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of learning outcomes.
• Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.
• Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management.
• Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events.
• Assists with course and/or program evaluation, continuous improvement, and resolves quiz disputes when necessary.
• Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores.
• Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues.
• Records attendance in the learning management system.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of work experience working in the legal field as a paralegal or attorney.
• Completion of paralegal certificate program or equivalent, OR LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Prior teaching experience highly preferred.
• Experience with American Bar Association (ABA) accredited programs.

Skills

• Expert in the principles and best practices of one or more of the required knowledge areas.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Strong customer service skills and phone/email etiquette.
• Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom.
• Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class.
• Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations.
• Do not release class early or leave class unattended.
• Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.