What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Studies Program Adjunct position at Northern VA Community College?
- https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98112
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Math, Sciences, Technologies, and Business (MSTB)
- Northern VA Community College
Title: Paralegal Studies Program Adjunct
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Alexandria - 510
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching Paralegal are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
General Description:
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Duties and Tasks:
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Duties and Tasks:
- Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
- Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
- Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.
KSA's:
- Adept knowledge of instructional technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree plus two or more years of directly related experience.
- A minimum of two years of full-time related occupational experience.
- Have experience working with or as a paralegal.
Additional Considerations:
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies
- College teaching experience