Adjunct – Paralegal Studies Contract

Job Number: JR001155

Location: Columbus
Campus

Job Description:

The Adjunct – Paralegal Studies position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive
learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role
provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members.
The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated
material.

* Currently in need of an Adjunct with the ability to teach in person, generally between the hours of 10 am and 5
pm.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes
  primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor
  of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of
  appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an
  appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates
  clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with
  departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades in a timely manner and in accordance with
  established policies and procedures of the college, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students
  throughout the semester. Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor
  requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment
  techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead
  Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge,
  student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a
  sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Refers students to appropriate student and academic
  support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe
  environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and an active attorney licensure in any state.
• Prior college-level teaching
  experience preferred
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work
  site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in
any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $55.88 per contact
hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per
week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time