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Professor, Paralegal- job post Loyalist College
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Loyalist College
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About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean –Business and Creative Industries, with in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the Paralegal program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
Develops and implements alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
Qualifications
Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
Minimum of 1 year teaching experience is preferred
A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean –Business and Creative Industries, with in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the Paralegal program, incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
Develops and implements alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
Qualifications
Minimum of a Paralegal Diploma or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 3 years practice experience as a Lawyer or Paralegal
Minimum of 1 year teaching experience is preferred
A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
