Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal Job Description

The adjunct instructor will teach Paralegal courses on a part time basis under the direction of the Workforce Development Division. This program is currently held as a synchronous online class.

Full Time or Part Time Part Time Essential Duties Summary

Teach assigned online courses in Paralegal Studies in accordance with established curriculum, learning outcomes, and departmental guidelines.

Develop and deliver engaging online instructional materials, including lectures, discussions, assignments, and assessments.

Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work and maintain accurate grade records.

Support student success by offering guidance, answering questions, and directing students to appropriate resources when needed.

Ensure course content aligns with current legal practices, ethical standards, and program accreditation requirements.

Utilize the college's learning management system (LMS) to manage course materials, communication, and assessments.

Uphold academic integrity and maintain a learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diverse learners.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 3-5 years legal experience
• Ability to teach in accordance with NC State Bar and National Paralegal curriculum standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach complex legal concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching Experience

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an academic (an office or classroom) setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

Essential functions: Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, ability to express or exchange ideas, and good eye/hand dexterity. Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Medium work: Requires ability to operate a variety of types of office, instructional, and dental equipment. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, crouch, knees, reach, or grasp for an extended period of time.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Salary Grade Salary $31.27 for Doctorate Degree

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 10496P Open Date 02/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 03/01/2026 Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process which includes a cover letter, a resume, references (including a recent supervisor), and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Heather Brooks, Coordinator of Occupational Extension, at ... or ....

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your applications. Updates for this position will be sent through email.