What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Instructor for UNC Charlotte Paralegal Program position at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Job Title: Paralegal Instructor – Family Law Specialty
Organization: UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies
Location: Remote ( Synchronous Live Online Instruction)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Time Commitment: 3 Live online classes and considerable class preparation
Schedule: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Class will be scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday evening
UNC Charlotte Continuing Education offers high-quality, accessible programs designed to help professionals advance their careers. Our Paralegal Certificate Program is one of North Carolina’s most respected programs, preparing students with the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the legal field.
Position OverviewUNC Charlotte Continuing Education is seeking a Paralegal Instructor specializing in Family Law to teach in our Paralegal Certificate Program. This instructor will design and deliver engaging, practice-oriented online instruction to adult learners. Candidates with significant family law practice experience — including current or former judges — are strongly encouraged to apply.
Areas of InstructionThe course covers the following Family Law topics:
- Prenuptial agreements
- Marriage requirements
- Absolute divorce
- Divorce from bed and board
- NC Child Support Guidelines
- Child custody orders
- Parental rights
- Domestic violence and protective orders
- Equitable distribution
- Alimony and post-separation support
- Teach assigned Family Law course(s) within the Paralegal Certificate Program using Canvas and Zoom.
- Develop course syllabus, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and supplemental materials.
- Deliver live online classes using Zoom’s interactive functions (i.e. polling, breakout sessions).
- Foster a supportive, engaging learning environment for adult learners.
- Provide timely feedback, grading, and academic support to students.
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure course quality and consistency.
Required:
- Juris Doctor (JD) with substantial practice experience in North Carolina Family Law.
- Minimum 3 years of legal experience (preference given to sitting judges or those with judicial experience).
- Strong knowledge of North Carolina family law and legal procedures.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for teaching and mentoring adult learners.
- Strong technical skills with teaching in an online setting (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard, etc)
Preferred:
- Preference will be given to candidates who are a former or currently serving as a sitting judge.
- Teaching or training experience in higher education or professional development programs.
- Experience working with paralegals or legal staff in a family law practice setting.
- Admitted to North Carolina Bar
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Proficiency in Canvas (LMS) for course setup, content delivery, grading, assignment creation, and communication.
- Ability to teach in a completely online format.
- Must own a personal computer or laptop (Mac or Windows) with reliable internet access.
- Ability to create and upload syllabus, PowerPoints, assignments, and learning materials.
- Proficiency with Zoom, including the ability to use the following functions for teaching:
- Screen sharing
- Polls and quizzes
- Breakout rooms
- Whiteboard/annotation tools
- Chat and reactions
- Recording lectures
- Managing participant audio/video
- Sharing and collaborating on documents in real time
- Impact the next generation of paralegal professionals.
- Flexible part-time teaching commitment.
- Engage with a diverse group of motivated adult learners.
- Be part of a long-standing and respected legal education program.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your Family Law practice experience and teaching background to Janeene Humphrey at jhumphrey@charlotte.edu.