What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Faculty position at North Hennepin Community College?
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Working Title:
Paralegal Faculty
Institution:
North Hennepin Community College
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Brooklyn Park
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$43,067.00 - $94,542.00
Job Description
The Paralegal faculty at NHCC are at the forefront of excellence in paralegal education. NHCC’s Paralegal Program has been approved by the American Bar Association for over 35 years. Our students learn from faculty who have experience working with paralegals and understand the demands paralegals will face in the workplace. We help students develop market-ready skills for the legal profession. See more at:
https://www.nhcc.edu/academics/degree-pathways/business-and-information-systems/paralegal
Please join us as a Paralegal Faculty member and be part of this dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in litigation and other specific practice areas, as needed.
- Revision and development of instructional materials as well as assessment of program and student outcomes with particular focus on HLC criteria and American Bar Association requirements.
- Participation in discipline, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings as well as continued professional development.
- Flexible to teach day, evening or weekend sections.
- Dedication to excellence in teaching and have the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.
- Will practice contemporary teaching strategies, including learner outcome assessments and synchronous online instruction.
- Availability to teach classes on campus and meet during daytime hours, in the evenings, on weekends, and online.
- Continue the professionalism of an active scholar, participate in departmental and campus-wide matters to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission.
- Act as the coordinator and paralegal program director for an American Bar Association – approved paralegal program.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies or a bachelor’s degree and 30 semester credits in paralegal or legal studies, or a graduate law degree.
Occupational Experience Requirement
Three full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in the legal field.
Recency Requirement
One year of this work experience shall be within five years immediately preceding the date of application for this credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual as two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an American Bar Association–approved paralegal program.
- Experience teaching at a community college.
- Experience teaching legal research and writing and electronic legal research platforms.
- Demonstrated use of interactive, inquiry-based pedagogies in the classroom and via remote synchronous instruction (Zoom).
- Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive working with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build partnerships within the college and in the community.
Other Requirements
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:
- Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vita or resume
- Philosophy of Teaching (under 1000 words)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required
- If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
- Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.
Telework
No
About
Why Choose NHCC?
Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant, and diverse professional community who believe in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees.
NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving, comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.
Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-20-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-17-2025
Close Date:
03-31-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer
Posting Contact Email:
wd2373ys@minnstate.eduSalary : $43,067 - $94,542