Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs - Paralegal

Job ID: 290382

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience with American Bar Association (ABA) accredited programs desired. Expert in the principles and best practices of one or more of the required knowledge areas. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation Skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Strong attention to detail and follow up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

Job Summary

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations. Paralegal Instructor with KSU Professional Education that prepares students to obtain their paralegal certification to work in law offices banks, government agencies, corporations, and real estate firms. Provide quality and technically relevant instruction in a prescribed law curriculum related to one or more of the following topics: Bankruptcy and Collection Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts, and Business Associations, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Overview of the Law, Law Office Management and Technology, Legal Research and Writing, Real Estate Law, or Tort Law.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
2. Teaches students learning strategies
3. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
4. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program's addendum
5. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
6. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
7. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
8. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
9. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
10. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
11. Records attendance in learning management system

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Law Degree, either J. D. or LL. B. from an accredited institution of higher education.

Other Required Qualifications

Must possess and maintain the appropriate professional credential for or related to the field or position.

Required Experience

Ten (10) years of experience working in the legal field in one or more of these fields: Legal Research and Writing, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law, Contracts and Business Associations, Bankruptcy and Collection Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Law Office Management and Technology, or Tort Law.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a paralegal a plus. Prior teaching experience preferred. Experience with curriculum development a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines. Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class. Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations. Do not release class early. Do not leave class unattended. Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE

Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Strong attention to detail and follow up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.