Villanova University

Posting Number: 2020689F

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty Paralegal Certificate Program

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: part-time/12-months

Department: 576-Dean, Professional Studies

Position Summary: 

Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in its Paralegal Certificate Day Program with the College of Professional Studies (CPS). Adjunct faculty typically teach one or two courses per semester. Day Program courses typically consist of six (6) class sessions that meet over the course of two or three consecutive weeks. Classes are scheduled either from 9:00am to 12:00PM, or from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Evening courses typically meet one evening per week for six or seven weeks.

Relevant courses include:

• Business Organizations
• Contracts
• Immigration Law
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Legal Technology (commonly used office software and related tools and resources)
• Real Estate Law
• Torts

Applicants should indicate which course(s) they are applying for, and – in the case of multiple courses – their order of expertise and/or preference.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and administer substantive course content.
• Develop and administer assignments and other activities that accurately assess the students’ learning and provide timely feedback on any such assignments.
• Create a syllabus that meets Program and CPS requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate attendance rosters, student grades, book orders, leave reports, and/or other assigned documents when due.
• Learn and effectively utilize CPS digital resources such as Blackboard and Novasis to administer tests, record attendance, and submit grades.
• Hold classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
• Conduct in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
• Attend CPS faculty meetings (typically once per semester).
• Create and maintain alternative educational activities that students may use in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• Support and adhere to all CPS policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree.

• Recent experience working as or with paralegals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to assess student learning through testing, presentations, and in-class simulations.
• Ability to teach adult students using methods that promote engaged learning.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:* Previous teaching experience preferred.

• J.D. preferred but not required if applicant is currently employed (or was recently employed) as a paralegal.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:Applications must include contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Posting Date: 02/28/2020

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band: 

Job Classification: faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3