Part-Time Legal Assisting; Paralegal Instructor; Pool

Part‑Time Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Instructor (Pool)

Location: San Mateo County Community College District

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:

• Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20–$130.94 per hour
• Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) – $103.85–$151.07 per hour

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

• Teach courses in the Paralegal Studies program
• Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students and create student learning outcomes
• Provide an equitable classroom environment that promotes learning for every student
• Use and keep abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom
• Consult with students during regularly‑scheduled office hours
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract or divisional and institutional needs. A portion of the teaching assignment may consist of evening or weekend classes

• Program‑specific data collection and analysis
• Issues affecting the training and employment of paralegals and legal assistants
• Computer‑based applications and modern technologies for teaching paralegal courses
• Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college paralegal studies courses
• Possession of a certificate from an ABA‑approved paralegal program
• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
• Teach theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for paralegal employment
• Commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices
• Training and/or history of effective interaction with students at the basic and developmental levels
• Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
• Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Develop student learning outcomes and assessments, as well as program review, for paralegal courses
• Expand the use of technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment, including distance education
• Collaborate in college‑wide and departmental activities to assess and improve student learning outcomes
• Commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the District's colleges
• Use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners
• Desire to work collaboratively with faculty members and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
• Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division and college activities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher specifically in legal assisting (paralegal studies), and at least two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR Associate degree and at least six years of directly related professional experience; OR equivalent experience (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

• Possession of a J.D. or L.L.B. degree

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California; or may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Final date to receive applications: 6/30/2026

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