Paralegal Faculty
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$ 43067 - 94542
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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
Working Title:
Paralegal FacultyInstitution:
North Hennepin Community CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College FacultyCity:
Brooklyn ParkFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$43067.00 $94542.00Job Description
The Paralegal faculty at NHCC are at the forefront of excellence in paralegal education. NHCCs Paralegal Program has been approved by the American Bar Association for over 35 years. Our students learn from faculty who have experience working with paralegals and understand the demands paralegals will face in the workplace. We help students develop marketready skills for the legal profession. See more at: join us as a Paralegal Faculty member and be part of this dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation and other specific practice areas as needed.
Revision and development of instructional materials as well as assessment of program and student outcomes with particular focus on HLC criteria and American Bar Association requirements.
Participation in discipline division and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings as well as continued professional development.
Flexible to teach day evening or weekend sections.
Dedication to excellence in teaching and have the desire to become part of a creative vibrant studentcentered learning community.
Will practice contemporary teaching strategies including learner outcome assessments and synchronous online instruction.
Availability to teach classes on campus and meet during daytime hours in the evenings on weekends and online.
Continue the professionalism of an active scholar participate in departmental and campuswide matters to enhance their disciplines promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration and advance the college mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in paralegal or legal studies or a bachelors degree and 30 semester credits in paralegal or legal studies or a graduate law degree.
Occupational Experience Requirement
Three fulltime (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in the legal field.
Recency Requirement
One year of this work experience shall be within five years immediately preceding the date of application for this credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual as two years of successful fulltime (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in an American Bar Associationapproved paralegal program.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience teaching legal research and writing and electronic legal research platforms.
Demonstrated use of interactive inquirybased pedagogies in the classroom and via remote synchronous instruction (Zoom).
Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques.
Demonstrated ability to thrive working with diverse communities.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build partnerships within the college and in the community.
Other Requirements
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:
Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position
Current curriculum vita or resume
Philosophy of Teaching (under 1000 words)
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institutions name/logo are required
If selected for hire official original transcripts will be required.
Applicants with degrees from nonU.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.
Telework
No
About
Why Choose NHCC
Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community who believe in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees.
NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966 the college is a respected thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourthlargest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely parttime student body with cocurricular and recreational activities.
Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals succeed in their chosen professions and make a difference in the world.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Posting Contact Name:
Michelle Lynn KiffmeyerPosting Contact Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
