Paralegal

$55,446 - $67,823/Yr

Kansas City Kansas Community College - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Paralegal position at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is a full-time faculty role focused on delivering high-quality, learner-centered instruction in the paralegal program. The instructor will coordinate the program, engage students in their learning, and ensure that educational objectives are met across various course offerings. This role supports the institution's mission and strategic goals while providing a comprehensive educational experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach paralegal classes as assigned by the Dean.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to cover all student learning objectives.
• Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging independent learning and higher-order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain content using methods appropriate to students with differing abilities and cultural experiences.
• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
• Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress, and maintain accurate records of student performance.
• Submit mid-term and final grades.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of student performance according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.
• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of all reports to appropriate offices.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) with at least 3 years of experience OR a Paralegal degree with 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Two years of teaching at the collegiate level.

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching experience in a diverse, open enrollment, urban community college.
• Four or more years of teaching experience in the discipline at the collegiate level.
• Four years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal or attorney.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
• Experience with counseling/advising students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.