The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.
Online teaching positions are now available in the Paralegal Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of the Paralegal Profession
- Contracts
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Civil Litigation I
- Civil Litigation II
- Ethics for the Paralegal
- Technology Practicum for the Paralegal
- Legal Career Skills
- Corporate Law
- Family Law
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Intellectual Property
Specific Instructor Duties
- Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Business Programs Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template
- Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format
- Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform
- Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
- Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
- Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
- Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
- Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director as needed
- Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
- Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs
- Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
- Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session
- Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)
- Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
- Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students’ work environments.
Part-time, temporary assignments are on an as-needed basis. This is an ONGOING recruitment. We accept part-time instructor applications all year long; when the division has a need to fill, we refer to the “pool” of applications on file. We are looking specifically for instructors who are qualified to teach the course(s) as early as Spring quarter (beginning April 1st, 2025).
Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the Instructor will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
Qualifications
Basic
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Extensive background and current work experience in the legal field as either a practicing paralegal or attorney
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
Additional
- Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
- Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
- Highly effective interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
- Current participation in professional associations
- Comfort in dealing with international professionals and students
Preferred
- Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
- College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)
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