PT Instructor, Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies Program seeks a knowledgeable and student‑centered instructor to teach a course introducing the use of technology in the legal profession. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with legal software, including current versions of Westlaw, Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, as well as specialized legal applications used for case management, document preparation, timekeeping, billing, and electronic discovery. They will also have strong familiarity with standard office applications, and a clear understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding technology in legal practice. This role supports the programs mission of preparing students for modern, technology‑driven legal environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach Legal Technology — Deliver engaging instruction on legal office hardware, software, and specialized applications;
2. Develop Course Materials — Create lectures, assignments, assessments, and hands-on exercises aligned with program outcomes;
3. Provide Practical Training — Guide students through real-world tasks using Microsoft Office and legal-specific software tools;
4. Teach Ethical Use of Technology: Integrate discussions and activities related to confidentiality, data protection, and professional responsibility;
5. Support Student Success: Offer academic support, maintain regular office hours, and provide constructive feedback;
6. Collaborate with Program Faculty: Participate in department meetings, curriculum development, and program assessment;
7. Maintain Current Knowledge: Stay informed about emerging legal technologies and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are specifically named bachelors degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, and/or other specifications as noted, or specifically named associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Law, or a related field; J.D. preferred;
2. Professional experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, attorney, or legal technology specialist;
3. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®;
4. Familiarity with legal software such as case‑management systems, e‑discovery tools, or document‑automation platforms;
5. Ability to teach ethical and professional standards related to technology in legal practice;
6. Commitment to community college students and diverse learning environments;
7. Teaching experience at the community college level;
8. Experience training others in legal software or office technology;
9. Knowledge of current trends in legal technology, cybersecurity, and digital practice management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Notification to Applicants:

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position. TO APPLY, please send the following application materials to the contact listed below:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations.)
4. PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below.) PT Faculty Application Application Procedures

Name: Heather Oshiro, Acting Dean

Email: hoshiro@chabotcollege.edu

Phone: (510) 723-6652

Department: Applied Technology and Business

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

The Chabot College Community Equity Statement

Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs were first created at Chabot College, and have since been replicated across the state. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here. Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.

Joining Our College Community

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.

We look for applicants who:

1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence
3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved
8. Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders
9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination.