Job Description

Our fast-growing Online vocational and degree-granting institution is expanding its Paralegal area and is looking for remote part-time faculty to teach Paralegal courses in the evenings 1-2 times a week for 1.5 hr live lectures . Instructors will teach our 5-week courses and average 10 hours of work a week in the classroom and working with students.

Charter College, LLC., seeks enthusiastic instructors driven by the success of student achievements. It is the philosophy of Charter College to provide a unique educational path for students that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction.

An association of caring and concerned administration; qualified, experienced, and certified instructors; the College directs students not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance but also to the nourishment of personal and professional growth.

Additionally, our faculty provides guidance to students in solving technical issues in the courses they teach while demonstrating vision and leadership for developing students’ ability for real-world jobs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the President.
• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
• Monitor student attendance and retention.
• Grading assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
• Substitute in classes when necessary.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in a professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree Required.
• Must know how to use Westlaw.
• A minimum of 3 years of field experience required, examples are paralegal, legal assistant, law clerk, or lawyer.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

COMPENSATION:

• Part-Time Evening classes.
• Paid by the Course taught estimated $25.00 an hour.
• Average 10 hours of work a week whether in the classroom or online with students.
• Teaching 5-week classes.

We are committed to diversity. Prospect Education/Charter College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.

Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that emphasizes a new direction for continuing education. Charter College is not a liberal arts college, university, or a vocational school. Instead, Charter College takes the best elements from each of these respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience that meets our students’ needs. We offer career training programs in the growing fields of healthcare, business, legal, criminal justice, information technology and select trade careers. We strive to provide our students with a career-focused education that is both relevant in today’s workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus.

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