Job Description

Adjunct Instructor – Paralegal Studies

Position: Open Immediately

Work Schedule: Day class(es), (mandatory), and night class(es) starting in fall semester 2025

Summary:

Instructor
Paralegal Studies

The position involves teaching the following legal subjects in our ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program: Bankruptcy Law, Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Torts, and Workers’ Compensation Law, as well as other subject areas.  Additionally, the role will draw upon real-life legal case management experience and/or familiarity with law office workplace practices.

The position is part of the School of Business, Legal, and Social Services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and submit accurate academic records, including grades, attendance, and certifications.
• Enhance instructional effectiveness through ongoing self-evaluation and by integrating current developments in teaching and learning strategies.
• Develop and update course curriculum, including using appropriate technology.
• Deliver course instruction in alignment with the master course outline and class schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of materials required for maintaining ABA approval.
• Actively participate in Paralegal Studies faculty meetings.
• Create and implement plans to effectively deliver the program curriculum.
• Assist the college in ensuring technology, facilities, and equipment remain up-to-date.
• Engage in professional development, including both college-sponsored activities and independent efforts, to remain current in the field of study.
• Advise students as to appropriate courses for completion of the program of study.
• Collaborate with counselors, advisors, and other college staff to address student needs.
• Stay informed about industry, market, and competitive trends to support program relevancy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

 Possible Class Schedule:

• Day and Evening synchronous classes are offered at LCCC Schnecksville campus and Kutztown University.
• Monday through Friday.
• Fall Semester (15 weeks) – August to December
• Spring Semester (15 Weeks) – January to May

Qualifications:

Required:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution, along with a minimum of six years of experience as a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, including experience working with or as a paralegal.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at a secondary or college level.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.
• Hy-flex synchronous teaching experience in the classroom and Remote meetings technology.
• Asynchronous Course Development and Instruction.

To Apply:

• To apply, please send a cover letter to Scott Aquila at saquila@lccc.edu along with your resume and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

  All employees are required to obtain the three mandatory background clearances when hired at their expense.
  PA Criminal Background
  2. PA Child Abuse History
  3. FBI Clearance Fingerprinting (Please go to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) website by clicking on the following link:

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Clearances-and-Licensing/Pages/default.aspx

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