Faculty Opportunity: Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies – Del Mar College

Faculty Opportunity: Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies – Del Mar College

• Institution: Del Mar College

• Department: Business Administration

• Position: Instructor or Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies

• Posting Number: F0576

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty

• Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

• Salary: Minimum USD 60,523 per 9 months, approximately INR 57.46 lakh per 9 months

• Open Date: October 16, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

• Open Until Filled: No

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future

Overview of the Role

Del Mar College invites applications for a full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor in Paralegal Studies within the Department of Business Administration.

The successful candidate will teach Paralegal Studies courses, support student learning and advising, contribute to programme assessment and accreditation activities, and participate in departmental and College service.

The standard teaching responsibility is five courses per regular semester, which may include online, dual-credit, and early-college classes.

Key Responsibilities

The selected faculty member will be expected to:

• Teach assigned Paralegal Studies courses.

• Teach five courses during each regular semester.

• Deliver courses at different times and locations according to institutional needs.

• Teach online and/or dual-credit courses where required.

• Plan instruction using approved course syllabi and learning outcomes.

• Use multiple instructional approaches to support students with different learning backgrounds.

• Incorporate appropriate educational technologies into teaching.

• Evaluate student progress and achievement.

• Maintain an effective classroom environment.

• Provide accessible course syllabi.

• Maintain scheduled virtual or in-person office hours of at least one hour daily.

• Assist with academic advising.

• Support programme marketing and student recruitment.

• Participate in curriculum and programme assessment.

• Contribute to continuous programme improvement.

• Participate in College and departmental meetings and committees.

• Support accreditation-related activities.

• Participate in professional development.

• Engage with business and community partners.

• Assist with the ABA approval process where applicable.

• Help maintain the law-book collection in the White Library.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have either:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, OR

• An Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies plus a Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Applicants must also have:

• At least 3 years of professional experience working as a paralegal.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• A J.D. or LL.B. degree, as appropriate to the courses taught.

• At least 3 years of non-teaching professional experience in the field.

• Knowledge of learning-college models.

• Knowledge of learning communities.

• Experience teaching college-level online courses.

• Training or demonstrated experience with online learning-management systems such as:

  • Blackboard

  • Canvas

Teaching Skills & Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Plan instruction around approved course objectives.

• Use varied teaching methods.

• Accommodate different student learning styles.

• Use instructional technology effectively.

• Work successfully with students from multicultural backgrounds.

• Apply teaching strategies that support student success.

• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Salary

The advertised minimum salary is:

USD 60,523 per 9 months

Approximately:

INR 57.46 lakh per 9 months

The posting specifies this as a 9-month salary, so it should not be interpreted as a 12-month annual salary.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter of Interest

3. Transcripts

Additional transcripts may also be submitted as optional supporting documents.

Employment Conditions

This is a security-sensitive position.

Employment is contingent upon:

• Verification of identity.

• Verification of authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful criminal background check.

• Successful reference checks.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Dates

• Open Date: October 16, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

• Open Until Filled: No

Applicants must submit their materials by the stated closing date.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Del Mar College employment portal.

Posting Number: F0576

Official Application Link:
https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings/37266

For employment-related questions:

Phone: 361-698-2178
Email: dmcjobs@delmar.edu

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