Adjunct Faculty: Paralegal Studies - Bunker Hill Community College | Bunker Hill Community Coll[...]

Location: Boston, MA Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Dec 16 2024

BHCC is seeking instructors to teach remote sections of PLG-102 Legal Research & Writing during Spring 2025 (1/27-5/16/2025).

Course Description

This course covers an introduction to legal writing and proper use of legal terminology in developing and drafting a format for the legal memorandum, preparing briefs, and, in particular, formulating research skills. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG-101).

Sections

Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M. Remote (delivered via WebEx) – Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00-11:15 A.M. Remote (delivered via WebEx)

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Good standing in Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience supervising paralegals.
• Commitment to advancing equity and access in the classroom.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience, especially at community college level.
• Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or another language is preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,397.00 per credit hour

Review Date: open until filled

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

About Bunker Hill Community College

Bunker Hill Community College is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at three satellite locations in the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1973, BHCC is the largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, serving some 18,000 students annually across all modes of instruction. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry specific training programs. The College is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is a Hispanic and Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Approximately 900 International Students attend from 107 countries, speaking 75 languages.