Title: Part-Time Lecturer (Paralegal)

Employee Classification: LL - Adjunct Lecturer

Pay Grade: LL 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Department: ACT - AA-College of Technology

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The School of Technology & Professional Services Mgmt is accepting applications for a part-time lecturer to teach courses in the Paralegal Program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned courses. Typically, two hybrid legal research, writing, and analysis courses during fall semester, and one hybrid legal research, writing, and analysis course during winter semester.
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Prepare and submit syllabi, course materials, assignments, and assessments, as requested by Paralegal Program Coordinator
• Consider learning differences when designing and implementing learning activities
• Employ appropriate assessment tools to measure student performance
• Use technology effectively to achieve course goals and objectives
• Available for student meetings outside of assigned classes
• Prepare and submit attendance records, grades, and other required documentation consistent with Eastern Michigan University schedules
• Attend periodic meetings with Paralegal Program Coordinator and Paralegal Program faculty
• Possess a commitment to the education of paralegal students and the utilization of paralegal services
• Possess a commitment to continued professional growth by participating in activities designed to improve teaching effectiveness
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D.
• Attorney in Good Standing of a state bar
• Four years legal work experience
• Excellent writing, research, and analysis, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Special Instructions:

Submit a (i) cover letter; (ii) statement of teaching philosophy; (iii) resume and unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned (transcript must reflect date degree received); and (iv) writing sample.

Appointment Percentage:

100%