What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct – Paralegal Students position at Lehigh Carbon Community College?
Adjunct Instructor – Paralegal Studies
Position: Open Immediately
Work Schedule: Day class(es), (mandatory), and night class(es) starting in fall semester 2025
Summary
Instructor
Paralegal Studies
The position involves teaching the following legal subjects in our ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program: Bankruptcy Law, Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Torts, and Workers’ Compensation Law, as well as other subject areas. Additionally, the role will draw upon real-life legal case management experience and/or familiarity with law office workplace practices.
The position is part of the School of Business, Legal, and Social Services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Required:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution, along with a minimum of six years of experience as a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, including experience working with or as a paralegal.
Preferred
Position: Open Immediately
Work Schedule: Day class(es), (mandatory), and night class(es) starting in fall semester 2025
Summary
Instructor
Paralegal Studies
The position involves teaching the following legal subjects in our ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program: Bankruptcy Law, Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Torts, and Workers’ Compensation Law, as well as other subject areas. Additionally, the role will draw upon real-life legal case management experience and/or familiarity with law office workplace practices.
The position is part of the School of Business, Legal, and Social Services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain and submit accurate academic records, including grades, attendance, and certifications.
- Enhance instructional effectiveness through ongoing self-evaluation and by integrating current developments in teaching and learning strategies.
- Develop and update course curriculum, including using appropriate technology.
- Deliver course instruction in alignment with the master course outline and class schedule.
- Assist in the preparation of materials required for maintaining ABA approval.
- Actively participate in Paralegal Studies faculty meetings.
- Create and implement plans to effectively deliver the program curriculum.
- Assist the college in ensuring technology, facilities, and equipment remain up-to-date.
- Engage in professional development, including both college-sponsored activities and independent efforts, to remain current in the field of study.
- Advise students as to appropriate courses for completion of the program of study.
- Collaborate with counselors, advisors, and other college staff to address student needs.
- Stay informed about industry, market, and competitive trends to support program relevancy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Day and Evening synchronous classes are offered at LCCC Schnecksville campus and Kutztown University.
- Monday through Friday.
- Fall Semester (15 weeks) – August to December
- Spring Semester (15 Weeks) – January to May
Required:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution, along with a minimum of six years of experience as a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, including experience working with or as a paralegal.
Preferred
- Teaching experience at a secondary or college level.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems.
- Hy-flex synchronous teaching experience in the classroom and Remote meetings technology.
- Asynchronous Course Development and Instruction.
- To apply, please send a cover letter to Scott Aquila at saquila@lccc.edu along with your resume and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts. All employees are required to obtain the three mandatory background clearances when hired at their expense. PA Criminal Background
- PA Child Abuse History
- FBI Clearance Fingerprinting (Please go to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) website by clicking on the following link:
