Kapiʻolani Community College Hiring for Instructor, CC (Law – Paralegal) # at Honolulu, HI, HI Full Time

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Business, legal, and Technology Education Department, is seeking applications for a Paralegal Instructor position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Title: Instructor, CC (Law – Paralegal)Position Number: 0082348Hiring Unit: Business, Legal, and Technology Education DepartmentLocation: Kapi‘olani Community College Date Posted: September 29, 2023Closing Date: October 15, 11:59 PM HSTSalary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.Rank: 2Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Temporary/Permanent: PermanentFunding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately January 2024, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs. Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision by the Paralegal Program Director, design, deliver, and assess engaging instruction in a variety of face-to-face and online courses currently offered in the Paralegal program. Develop and/or regularly update course content and materials and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to:assist student attainment of learning outcomes,address the learning needs of the college’s diverse student population,integrate critical thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate,use technology in instruction.Be currently proficient and maintain proficiency in at least five of the following content areas: legal research; civil investigation; law office management; litigation; business organizations; real property; tort and insurance law; family law; intellectual property; computer applications in the law office; legal document preparation; estate planning and probate; employment law; criminal law; legal interviewing, negotiation, and advocacy; legal writing; eDiscovery; advanced torts; and advanced litigation.Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to, regularly updating curriculum, preparing course syllabi, maintaining appropriate office hours for students, and providing timely and consistent feedback to students, including prompt grading.Non-teaching duties include:Engaging in public service related to your professional status and/or expertise,Engaging in professional development,Engaging in professional activities related to law or teaching,Participate in service that supports the department and the college, such as membership on departmental or faculty senate committees.Assist in training lecturers.Collaborate with other paralegal program faculty to maintain the program’s American Bar Association approval status and submit other reports to the college as necessary. Engage with industry through participation in the Paralegal Advisory Committee meetings.Performing related duties as assigned.Regular workload will include evening classes and distance-education classes, and may include weekend classes. Minimum Qualifications
Law Degree AND Experience working with or as a paralegal AND Member in good standing of the Hawai‘i State barORBachelor’s degree in paralegal AND 3 years of related work experienceORAny bachelor’s degree AND 3 years of related work experience AND Recognized post baccalaureate paralegal certificate (Note: Registered Paralegal (RP) granted by NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations); Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) granted by the Association of Legal Assistants (NALA); Professional Paralegal (PP) granted by NALS (the Association of Legal Professionals) Programs G-401) (2008). A bachelor’s degree in paralegal, any bachelor’s degree with a certificate and/or appropriate work experience meets this standard.) ORAny bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related work experience
Note:If qualified applicants are not available, others will be considered as acting instructor.Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications Experience in teaching, especially at the post-secondary level, or substantial experience in training others in the area of law.Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers and supervisors.Current experience with or as a paralegal within the past two years.Proficiency in at least five of the following content areas: legal research; civil investigation; law office management; litigation; business organizations; real property; tort and insurance law; family law; intellectual property; computer applications in the law office; legal document preparation; estate planning and probate; employment law; criminal law; legal interviewing, negotiation, and advocacy; legal writing; eDiscovery; advanced torts; and advanced litigation.Understanding of the open-door mission of community colleges.Ability to write clear prose as substantiated by writing samples.Able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills as demonstrated through an interview and teaching demonstration.Demonstrated competence with technology used in the law office, including Microsoft Office, either Westlaw or Lexis, email, and general internet use.Demonstrated ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects within deadlines, including setting specific objectives and measuring results. National certification as a Professional Paralegal (NALS), Certified Paralegal (NALA), Registered Paralegal (NFPA), or CORE Registered Paralegal (NFPA), preferably current.Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the “To Apply” section carefully)To Apply:Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquires: KapCC Human Resources Department, [email protected]
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