Job Summary: Adjunct faculty are hired to teach a semester basis. Adjunct and full time faculty must attend the paralegal studies faculty meetings held each semester. 

• Currently in need of qualified applicants to teach Paralegal courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree (Juris Doctorate) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the PA bar or the bar of another state (license need not be active, but may not be subject to suspension or disciplinary action)
• At least 2 years of legal experience in the legal subject matter covered in the course
• Experience working with paralegals

Licensing Requirements:

Required to be compliant with PA Child Protective Service Laws. For additional information, please visit https://hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm

Hiring Range: Current per credit hour minimum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary school teaching experience (Teaching at CLEs or seminars is included)
• Remote teaching experience is preferred, but not required. 
• Estate Planning

Job Specific Task List:

• Provides academic instruction and student academic support for assigned classes. Performs tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction. Adjunct faculty must develop instructional methods for their assigned course(s). The instructional methods must pertain to the course(s) learning outcomes and course catalog description. - (Essential)

If part time, hours per week: Varies

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