Adjunct Lecturer - Paralegal Studies

Tulane University

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
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    Description

    The ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program at Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) seeks qualified individuals to add to its part-time Adjunct Lecturer pool and welcomes qualified applicants. Qualified applicants may be contacted if an opportunity consistent with their qualifications becomes available. Courses in the Paralegal Studies Program are offered in online and remote (synchronous) formats, in compliance with both ABA's specific guidelines for paralegal education and SoPA's requirements for online course development. All Adjunct Lecturers must complete SoPA's self-guided training for teachers, adhere to SoPA's pedagogical requirements, and complete required training on current with institutional and instructional platforms.

    Openings for Adjunct Lecturers vary, depending on the Program's department teaching needs and upon the subject matter experience of specific candidates. Candidates should submit their application and materials and will be contacted if a need in their area of expertise arises. Applicants should direct all inquiries regarding this posting to the Program Director through Tulane University, and not through third-party platforms.

    The Program may need additional Adjunct Lecturers to teach undergraduate online or remote courses in Paralegal Studies that may include:

    • Intro to the Legal System
    • Legal Research
    • Legal Writing
    • Litigation
    • Legal Technology
    • Legal Ethics

    Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

    Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

    • J.D, Ph.D., MLS, or equivalent masters-level degree
    • 3 to 5 years of law firm, NGO, military, or agency experience directly related to the area of expertise and involving work with paralegals on legal teams.
    • 3 to 5 years of experience in litigation, corporate and/or real estate transactions, or regulatory compliance counseling; developing and presenting ABA-approved CLE presentations; and/or university-level teaching.
    • Applicants who are or have ever been licensed to practice law must have no history of formal disciplinary investigation or proceeding in any jurisdiction

    Required Applicant Materials:

    Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

    • Cover letter
    • Curriculum Vitae

    For further inquiries about this position, please email the program director Jacqueline Epstein at jepstein1@tulane.edu.

    Required Applicant Materials:

    Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

    • Cover letter
    • Curriculum Vitae

    For further inquiries about this position, please email the program director Jacqueline Epstein at jepstein1@tulane.edu.

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    LocationNew Orleans, LA

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