Job no: 494473
Work type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Credit Instruction

Posting Job Title

Assistant Professor, Legal Studies

Department

Academic Affairs

Position Type

Full-time Faculty

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

Johnson County Community College is looking for a diverse pool of applicants to fill a full-time faculty position in Legal Studies, to teach primarily in the ABA-approved Paralegal Program. The Legal Studies Department consists of two programs: the ABA-approved Paralegal program and the Business Law program. All faculty in Business Law have Juris Doctor degrees. Full-time faculty in the Paralegal Program all of have Juris Doctor degrees, and adjunct faculty are practicing paralegals or attorneys.
The successful applicant for this job will teach the equivalent of 15 credit hours per semester, primarily in the Paralegal Program. The successful candidate may also be required to teach business law courses, and will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including service to Johnson County Community College (“the College”).

Teaching of on-campus, online, and a combination of both formats may be required--MUST be available to teach on-campus on a weekly basis. Instruction should be engaging, motivating, and effective. Effective teaching requires, at a minimum
- content expertise;
- sound instructional methods drawn from the scholarship of teaching and learning;
- successful communication, including timely and substantive feedback; and
- meeting institutional expectations related to class meetings, office hours, attendance gathering, syllabi preparation and distribution, grading and maintenance of grade records, confidentiality of records, timely responses to requests for information, and other expectations of the College.
Service as an active member of the College community requires, at a minimum
- fulfilling stated College policies and procedures, including completion of mandatory training;
- attending and participating in all required meetings, including professional development/learning days;
- exercising stewardship in the use of College facilities and materials;
- collaborating with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from the College and community to create, preserve, and enhance partnerships;
- working as an effective team member;
- serving on college, division, department, and program committees;
- creating, revising, developing, and amending department and program curriculum and materials; and
- maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree for attorney candidates; Bachelor’s degree with either a Paralegal Certificate or an Associate of Arts Paralegal Degree for paralegal candidates
• Minimum of two years of experience working as an attorney supervising one or more paralegals or two years of experience working as a paralegal
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching in a community college, college, or university setting
Ability to effectively teach the law and practical application of the law, demonstrated by a minimum of one year of experience teaching in a community college, college, or university setting
• Ability to communicate, analyze text and data, and communicate effectively, demonstrated by a work history and recommendations documenting those skills
• Ability to use technology effectively in work and classroom settings, demonstrated by work and educational history
• Ability to manage or function as a paralegal, demonstrated by a minimum of two years of experience working as an attorney with paralegals, or working as a paralegal (required for those teaching in the Paralegal program)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of college-level experience teaching law, paralegal, or business law classes
• Currently admitted to the practice of law in Kansas
• Teaching experience in a community college setting
• Teaching experience in a paralegal program
• Experience in the use of educational online learning management systems or law-related technology and software
Excellent technology skills demonstrated by experience in the use of educational online learning management systems or law-related technology and software
• A sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse backgrounds of community college students

Required application documents

Juris Doctor degree for attorney candidates; Bachelor’s degree with either a Paralegal Certificate or an Associate of Arts Paralegal Degree for paralegal candidates
Minimum of two years of experience working as an attorney supervising one or more paralegals or two years of experience working as a paralegal
Minimum of one year of experience teaching in a community college, college, or university setting

Resume

Cover letter

Copy of unofficial transcripts

Provide a list of classes taught and indicate for each (a) where it was taught, (b) when it was taught, (c) the approximate size of the class, and (d) whether it was taught on campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

Identify your favorite law-related topic to teach and explain why you enjoy it.

Provide a statement describing your experience working either with paralegals or as a paralegal (required for those who teach in the Paralegal program).

Hours per Week

40

Work Hours/Days

Varies

Salary Grade Level

Bargaining Unit Position

Salary

Competitive rate of pay

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 23 Dec 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2022 Central Standard Time