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Adjunct Instructors - Paralegal

Employer: Morton College
Location: Cicero, IL

Faculty Jobs: Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies
Position Type: Adjunct
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructors - Paralegal

Reports To and Evaluated by:

Dean

Required Qualifications:

Law Degree and active Law License.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at a College level; experience overseeing paralegals.

Job Summary:

The adjunct instructors will teach: Introduction to Legal Studies, Legal Research1, Wills and Trusts, Family Law, Fundamental Legal Documents, Torts and Personal Injury Law, Debtor-Creditor Law, Real Estate Law, to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties:

•Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
•Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
•Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
•Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
•Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
•Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
•Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
•Take and record student Attendance each day.
•Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office
•Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
•Post final grades by registrar submission deadlines.
•Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
•Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Salary Range:

per CBA

Posting Number:

ADJ00105PU

Desired Start Date:

08/24/2021

Open Date:

02/25/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands in the growing communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs which were a national hub of economic activity.

As a comprehensive community college, recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life long learning.

Goals:

Maximize the College's resources to support student learning.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning to discover new ways to help students succeed.

Develop responsive curricula and programs to serve community needs.

Encourage community families to embrace the educational opportunities Morton College provides.

Employment at Morton

Morton College has the distinction of being the second oldest comprehensive community college in Illinois. The pioneering spirit that established this learning community continues to drive Morton today as a Hispanic Serving Institution for Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other communities.

Morton College is located in Cicero, a western border suburb of Chicago, only eight miles from the heart of the business and cultural center of this great midwestern city. Chicago offers a complete array of entertainment venues, including six major professional sports teams plus the beautiful Lake Michigan recreational area.

As an institution of higher education, Morton College is committed to the development of its employees and encourages them to participate in life-long learning activities.

Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical handicap in its educational, admissions, or employment practices.

Find Us

Website: http://morton.edu/
Telephone: 708-656-8000
Location: 3801 S. Central Ave
Cicero
IL
60804
United States

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