Adjunct Faculty Paralegal Certificate Program

Posting Number:

2020689F

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty Paralegal Certificate Program

Position Type:

Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

part-time/12-months

Department:

576-Dean, Professional Studies

Position Summary:

Villanova University invites passionate educators to join our esteemed Paralegal Certificate Program as an adjunct faculty member. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated legal professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of paralegals.

The Paralegal Certificate Program runs in two modalities: in-person day program and online evening program.

In-person Day Program courses:

• In person on Villanova’s campus
• Four to six class sessions over two or three consecutive weeks.

Online Evening Program courses:

• Online ·
• One evening per week for six weeks

Current course offerings include:

• Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
• Tort and Personal Injury Law
• Civil Procedure & Litigation Procedure
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Business Organizations
• Contract Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Office Coordination
• Real Estate Law

Applicants should please specify the course(s) they are interested in teaching and rank them according to expertise in the area and teaching preference. Also please indicate in your cover letter if you are available to teach in-person day, online evening, or both.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as integral components of our mission. We seek candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to our mission and values.

Villanova University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to contribute to the Villanova community, we encourage you to apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties involved include, but are not limited to:

• Leading class and conducting all associated planning and grading
• Reviewing student work and assessing learning
• Participating in trainings and meetings (as needed) with College staff
• Attending Paralegal program faculty meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Recent experience working as, or with, paralegals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to teach successfully in both the in-person and online settings
• Experience with instructional technology
• Graduate or professional degree

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest indicating the course(s) you are interested in teaching and your order of expertise and preference

• Resume / CV

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Contact information for three professional references

Official transcripts will be required from all finalists for this position.

Posting Date:

02/28/2020

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification:

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3