LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas · 2 months ago
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Paralegal Studies - Up to 3 positions to be filled
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelLEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas is seeking qualified candidates for their Paralegal Studies program. The role involves teaching online courses, preparing students for immediate employment in the legal profession, and developing course materials aligned with program objectives.
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Responsibilities
Prepare students for immediate employment by delivering hands-on training in the law, focused on and aligned with employer needs
Teach courses in our Paralegal Studies program, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in legal environments
Courses may include Legal Research & Writing, Law Office Technology, Law Office Management, Mediation, Civil Litigation and/or Family Law, depending on the chosen candidate’s specialty and program needs
Delivers engaging, hands-on instruction in Paralegal Studies courses
Develops syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments aligned with program objectives
Provides constructive feedback and support to students
Stays current with legal trends, technology, and industry standards
Collaborates with other faculty to enhance curriculum and student outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field
Experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, college instructor or attorney
Strong commitment to the mission of SamPoly
Strong knowledge of legal procedures, research, and documentation
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with online/hybrid teaching platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking English
Preferred
Master's, Juris Doctorate and/or a PhD strongly preferred
Familiarity with – or willingness to adopt – best practices for online learning, including the use of Blackboard
Strong, demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, student success and student completion
Ability to use technology in the teaching and learning process
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information
Strong detail orientation and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision
Cooperates as a team player
Ability to thrive in a customer-service oriented collaborative team environment
Company
LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Created by the Texas Legislature in 1989, LEMIT is one of the largest and most sophisticated statewide preparation program for police management in the United States and is nationally recognized for its initiatives to develop the administrative, analytical, and executive skills of current and future law enforcement officials.
Founded in 1989
2-10 employees
Funding
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