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Rowan College at Burlington County ADJUNCT FACULTY – Paralegal Program Courses in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
ADJUNCT FACULTY – Paralegal Program Courses
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ADJUNCT FACULTY – Paralegal Program Courses
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
00903
Department
Adjunct (Liberal Arts)
Opening Date
10/19/2021
Description
Benefits
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This position teaches courses in RCBC’s Paralegal Program. For more information on this program please visit: https://rcbc.edu/paralegal/associate-applied-science. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs and the administration of the Division of Liberal Arts to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements.
COURSE OUTLINES
For a full listing of Paralegal courses offered at RCBC and their specific course outlines which include course descriptions and course learning outcomes, please go tohttps://rcbc.edu/course-outlinesand click on the “Paralegal” link. The applicable courses will begin with “LEX.”
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Adjunct Faculty are paid by the credit hour. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and Manage syllabus and course materials – selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
Facilitate class instruction – administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center. Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and “present” throughout the semester.
Comply with department, division, and college requirements – this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.
Respond promptly to grade determination – adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.
Input final grades and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Assists college with student outcomes assessment efforts and/or Program assessments if need, by participating in the planning, data collection, and/or reporting as relates to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements : Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Bachelor's degree with three years of experience as a practicing legal assistant/paralegal. Those candidates with JD degrees must have past experience training or supervising paralegals, if they have never been a practicing paralegal.
Experience Requirements : Minimum of three years of practical work experience in the area of expertise outlined in the designated course preferred along with a minimum of one year college level teaching experience.
Required Documents: A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process
Official transcripts required upon hire
Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions within RCBC’s Paralegal Program. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain on file for up to 12 months.
Additional Information
Technology Tools, Blackboard LMS, and Webex Videoconferencing
In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions, RCBC has outlined 1) appropriate Technology Tools, 2) a minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery, and 3) Webex Videoconferencing resources.
1) Technology Tools
Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.
2) Blackboard LMS
Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) ‘Getting Started with Blackboard Learn’ and B) ‘Learn Teaching Essentials for Original’.
3) Webex Videoconferencing
Webex is RCBC’s accepted videoconferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.
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Agency
Rowan College at Burlington County
Address
900 College Circle Drive
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054
Phone
856-222-9311 ext. 1584
Website
http://www.rcbc.edu