Professor of Practice and Paralegal Program Director

Overview

Hamline University, founded in 1854, is an equal opportunity employer located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Division of Social Sciences seeks applicants for a teaching faculty position in Legal Studies with administrative responsibility for the management of the Graduate Paralegal Program. The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year in our evening, synchronous online program. The position can be in person, hybrid, or predominantly remote, provided the candidate resides in Minnesota or the greater Twin Cities area and can participate in campus meetings up to once a week during the academic year.

The role begins July 1, 2026 and includes maintaining the paralegal program’s approval with the American Bar Association and networking in the local legal community.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The University aims to create a collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Hamline is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work will enrich equality on campus.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or Professional Resume, and Teaching Philosophy.

• Teach five courses per academic year in the evening, synchronous online program.
• Maintain the paralegal program’s ABA approval by implementing ABA Guidelines and networking in the local legal community.
• Participate in campus meetings and events up to once per week during the academic year (in person, hybrid, or remote as applicable).

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• License to practice law (any state acceptable)
• 3 or more years of experience practicing law
• Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
• Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
• Familiarity and comfort with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard)

• Experience teaching and/or developing online courses in Canvas
• Experience developing curriculum for undergraduate, paralegal, or law students
• Interest in emerging technologies and the evolving expectations of the paralegal profession, including the Minnesota Legal Paraprofessional program

Salary range: $67,000 – $73,000

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or professional resume, and teaching philosophy. Candidates will be asked to provide three references during the application process for letters of recommendation. All questions marked “Required” need to be answered in order to submit the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest, contact information for three professional references, and copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.