Title: Instructor - Paralegal - Not for Credit

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

The successful Instructor of Family Law (not for credit course) for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals must possess academic and practical expertise in Colorado Family Law. The Instructor will guide student learning and success and serve as a mentor and model for students. This position requires strong instructional skills and engagement with a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction, effective class structure, and curriculum to achieve program and course outcomes. The Instructor must be able to teach as needed according to the scheduling needs of the department. There will be opportunities to teach this class again in the future.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Adjunct Instructor of Family Law for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals is responsible for instructing assigned classes and delivering online content consistent with CCCS, CCD, CTE and department policies. Course content must adhere to the learning objectives of the course syllabus and with department policies. The Instructor must be available, either face-to-face or electronically, to provide students academic support as needed and appropriate.

Ideally, the Instructor will be very creative and engaging, and will successfully reenact negotiation environments virtually. The Instructor has the ability to create case studies and fact patterns for practice negotiations, as well as to design assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any of the following degrees are appropriate: a Juris Doctorate in the Law or Master of Law with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within the last 5 years.

Also Allowed:

Any bachelor’s degree in any area with experience working as a paralegal or judicial assistant. These professionals typically enter with a variety of academic degrees and are largely trained within an apprenticeship model. Training is not considered complete in this field until 10,000 hours are completed so 10,000 hours is required.

Tested Professional Experience

Not permitted.

Licensure/Certification:

This course is not for credit and does not require a CTE Credential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:
Both negotiation and trial experience.
Teaching experience in a community college setting.

Selection Process:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
Cover Letter
Resume
References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

For pay information, please refer to the following:https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.