Part-Time Paralegal Studies Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Paralegal Studies Instructor (Pool)

The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Paralegal Studies. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges’ commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.This position is a “pool” position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a “pool” of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.Duties and Responsibilities:Teach courses in the Paralegal Studies programDevelop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as developing student learning outcomesProvide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every studentUse and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroomConsult with students during regularly-scheduled office hoursPerform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needsA portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or above

AND

two years of experience in legal assisting (paralegal)

OR

an Associate degree

AND

six years of experience in legal assisting (paralegal)

OR

the equivalentDemonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staffPreferred Qualifications:Possession of a J.D. or L.L.B. degree desiredFaculty Benefits:Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.Open Date:

05/17/2017Close Date:

Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions Summary:

Required application materials will be screened on the basis of Requirements and Desirable Skills and Abilities listed in this announcement. Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and desirable skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide a teaching demonstration or demonstrate other job-related skills.Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following: Submit official transcripts, Submit verification’s of prior employment, Satisfactory references, Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process, Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States, Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees, Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment, Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.Accommodations:

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

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