Adjunct Faculty: Paralegal Studies
Job Description
About Bunker Hill Community College:
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Job Description:
BHCC is seeking instructors to teach remote sections of PLG-102 Legal Research & Writing during Spring 2025 (1/27-5/16/2025).
Course Description: This course covers an introduction to legal writing and proper use of legal terminology in developing and drafting a format for the legal memorandum, preparing briefs, and, in particular, formulating research skills. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG-101).
Two Sections Available
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M.
Remote (delivered via WebEx)
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Mondays & Wednesdays
10:00-11:15 A.M.
Remote (delivered via WebEx)
For more information about all PLG courses: https://selfservice.bhcc.edu/Student/Courses/Search?keyword=plg
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate.
- Good standing in Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience supervising paralegals.
- Commitment to advancing equity and access in the classroom.
- Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Salary: $1,397.00 per credit hour
Review Date: open until filled
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.
Application Instructions:
Bunker Hill Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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