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Commonwealth of Virginia

Paralegal Adjunct

Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Title: Paralegal Adjunct

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to ensuring that we hire and retain a highly skilled, diverse, and culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline / field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and / or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks

Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.

Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.

Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of Reynolds and the VCCS.

Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree plus two or more years of directly related experience.

A minimum of two years of full-time related occupational experience.

Have experience working with or as a paralegal.

Adept knowledge of computer and instructional technologies.

Excellent interpersonal and oral / written communication skills.

Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or higher.

College teaching experience is a plus.

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