Part-time Faculty / Online Facilitator, Paralegal Program – Eastern Kentucky University

Faculty Opportunity: Part-time Faculty / Online Facilitator, Paralegal Program – Eastern Kentucky University

• Institution: Eastern Kentucky University

• College: College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

• Department: Department of Government

• Position: Part-time Faculty / Online Facilitator, Paralegal Program

• Job ID: 497787

• Appointment Type: Part-Time Faculty

• Location: Richmond Campus, Kentucky, United States

• Teaching Mode: Online

• Courses: Legal Research & Writing; Litigation Skills

• Application Review Begins: October 20, 2026

• Final Closing Date: April 6, 2027 at 23:55 EDT

• Open Until Filled: Yes

• Salary / Remuneration: Exact salary not specified

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Overview of Role

Eastern Kentucky University is accepting applications for part-time adjunct faculty / online facilitator positions in Paralegal Science.

The successful candidate will teach or facilitate online courses in:

• Legal Research & Writing

• Litigation Skills

Courses are delivered using the Canvas learning management system along with synchronous Zoom sessions every other Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach or facilitate online Paralegal Science courses.

• Deliver instruction in Legal Research & Writing.

• Deliver instruction in Litigation Skills.

• Use Canvas for online course delivery.

• Participate in synchronous Zoom sessions.

• Apply practical legal expertise relevant to Kentucky law.

• Draw on experience working with and supervising paralegals.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• Be licensed to practice law.

• Be eligible for admission to the Kentucky Bar Association.

• Have previous experience supervising paralegals.

• Be able to teach law specific to Kentucky.

• Hold an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Previous post-secondary teaching experience.

• Experience teaching in online learning environments.

Teaching Schedule

The role involves online teaching through:

• Canvas

• Synchronous Zoom

Zoom sessions are scheduled:

Every other Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Eastern Time

Application Review & Closing Date

• Application Review Begins: October 20, 2026

• Posting Closing Date: April 6, 2027 at 23:55 EDT

• Open Until Filled: Yes

Applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Process

• Job ID: 497787

• Contact Person: Lynnette Noblitt

• Application Link: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/part-time-faculty-paralegal-program-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

Applicants should clearly describe relevant legal expertise and experience working with paralegals in the cover letter and/or CV.

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