Title: Paralegal Instructor - Part-Time - Pool
Job Category: Faculty CTA
Job Opening Date: March 20, 2024
Job Closing Date:
Locations: Irvine Valley College
Department:
Pay Grade, for more information click on this link:
https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Work Days:
Work Hours:
Hours Per Week: 0
Job Description:
Irvine Valley College is looking for Part-Time Instructors for the American Bar Association approved Paralegal Studies program to begin Fall 2024. Assignment may include courses in the Introduction to Paralegal Studies and/or specific practice areas of law. Assignments may include teaching on campus at IVC, offsite locations for dual enrollment, or online.
Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.
- Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
- Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
- Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.
- Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
- Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
- Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.
- Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
- Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
- Meet workload obligations.
- Maintain accurate records.
- May participate in curriculum review and program development.
- Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (c):
(a) Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline AND two (2) years of professional experience*; OR
(b) Associate degree in any discipline AND six (6) years of professional experience*; OR
(c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination in addition to all other required materials.
**Professional experience is required when the applicant possess a master's degree. The professional experience MUST be related to the Paralegal teaching assignment.
2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.
Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one of the above minimum qualifications. You will attach your transcripts in the same location as your Resume/CV.
If you are applying based on (d) above - please choose "I do not meet minimum qualifications" on the next step, complete and attach the equivalency form. (This is a requirement in addition to your transcripts)
If your degree is from a non-US institution, you will need to attach a Foreign Degree Evaluation that was completed by a 3rd party. Please visit www.naces.org/members for a list of companies that can complete this service for you. Applications without an evaluated degree will be considered incomplete.
SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE:
Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD.
The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.
NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
PLEASE NOTE:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request.
