Campus - Paralegal Instructor
Requirements
• J.D., and/or master's degree in legal studies or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications in paralegal education or legal practice. • Demonstrated professional legal experience in areas such as litigation, corporate law, family law, contracts, compliance, government, or public interest practice. • Knowledge of the paralegal profession and the paralegal’s role on the legal services delivery team; experience working with or as a paralegal strongly preferred. • At least 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom facilitation skills. • Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including LMS and video conferencing. • Digital fluency and the ability to effectively incorporate legal technology and AI-powered educational tools into instruction. • Proactive, reliable, and committed to high-quality online education. • Passion for equity, access, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. • Available to commit 8-10 hours per week per course, with some flexibility for training.
Responsibilities
• Teach 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered instructional strategies. • Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes active learning and student participation. • Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours. • Host weekly office hours to deepen student understanding and build community. • Work with Teaching Assistants who support grading and student check-ins, retaining instructor responsibility for the substantive evaluation of and feedback on student work; mentor the TA on effective grading and student engagement practices. • Evaluate student progress, maintain grade records, and submit mid quarter and end of quarter evaluations. • Attend required faculty meetings (held at least twice annually) covering program goals, course content, curriculum planning, instructional methodology and assessment • Collaborate with peers and Campus staff to share best practices and continuously improve instruction, and participate in program assessment, course evaluation, and curriculum review activities. • Contribute to co-curricular programming (e.g., speaker series, networking events) to enrich the student experience. • Stay current on developments in legal practice, legal technology, and pedagogical trends relevant to your subject area and online teaching, including the effective use of AI tools embedded in our curriculum.
Benefits
• $8,000 per 4-credit course/11 week quarter • $5,000 per 1-2 credit course/11 week quarter • Flexible Scheduling: Teach from anywhere in the US and choose teaching terms that fit your availability. • Professional Growth: Access exclusive training on online teaching best practices, learning design, and equitable instruction. • Collaborative Faculty Network: Join a community of educators from top-tier institutions committed to student success and innovation in higher ed. • Teaching Assistant Support: Work alongside trained Teaching Assistants who help manage grading and student check-ins. • Mission-Aligned Work: Make a direct impact on high-quality education for historically underserved students. • Streamlined Tech & Admin Support: Benefit from Campus’s all-in-one platform (Campuswire) and a dedicated Academic Operations team to handle logistics, so you can focus on teaching. • Upcoming 2026 Academic Quarters • Fall Quarter: October 5 – December 18
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