Instructor Legal Assistant; Paralegal - Adjunct; PoolReq

Instructor Legal Assistant (Paralegal) - Adjunct (Pool Req)

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🔍 Houston, Texas, System Wide 📁 Adjunct 📅 25001BB Requisition # 📅 Feb 11, 2025 Post Date

You:
Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement‑focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

The incumbent will teach a maximum load of (See Faculty Workload Guidelines) equated hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part‑time instructor in the activities of the department, division and college.

Teaching

• Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

A JD (Doctorate of Jurisprudence) is required and membership in the American Bar Association.

Minimum three (3) to ten (10) years of related work experience required. A minimum of three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney is required.

• Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Good working knowledge of Word Suite, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis and Pro Doc.
• Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
• Possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‑centered environment.

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly‑accredited, open‑admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting‑edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

• Fourth‑largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after‑tax living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major‑league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year‑round.
• World‑renowned medical care.
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