Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal Studies

Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal StudiesJob no : 494515Work Type : Faculty - Part TimeLocations : Lake Charles, LACategories : Business and Administrative Affairs

College : SOWELA

Department : Academic Affairs

Sub department : School of Business & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment : Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Utilize the approved curriculum.
• Develop clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes while ensuring that the objectives and content of the courses being taught are current.
• Organize instruction using Canvas, as evidenced by the syllabus, course outlines, lesson plans, competency tests, and instructional materials that may include textbooks, software, and / or audiovisuals.
• Support the School of Business and Applied Technology assessment initiatives.
• Responsible for student completion, placement, and retention rates ensuring that they meet accrediting agencies' standards.
• Responsible for providing training in the competencies essential to success in the occupation including attitudes, job knowledge, and skills.
• Attending meetings and preparing reports, as necessary.
• Abide by College policies and procedures.
• Check SOWELA email daily.
• Complete mandatory training.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education :

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements

Required Experience :

• A minimum of five years as a practicing attorney in good standing
• A minimum of five years working with paralegals
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and software such as, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Smokeball, FastCase, or Pacer

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Must be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, utilizing a variety of software is essential that includes but is not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Must effectively and appropriately use technology in the curriculum.

Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including traditional, non-traditional and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Ensures tests and other means of assessing the achievement of student are sufficiently accurate.
• Individual must be a committed, motivated self-starter who is capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision and / or as a part of a team on larger projects.
• Promotes technical and community college education. Ability to make independent decisions demonstrating good judgment.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

• Eligible Membership in the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)
• Licensed Louisiana Notary Public

Preferred Experience :

Two years teaching in a face-to-face or online environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : sTAOther9

Benefits : As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.