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Posted: 01-Aug-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6434982
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10545
UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.
Course / Program Description
UCLA Extension's ABA-Approved Paralegal Training Program (PTP) has trained individuals to become paralegals for over 50 years. Instructors include attorneys, paralegals, judges, legal technology experts, and other legal professionals. The program seeks to prepare students to function as ethical, effective and efficient professional paralegals in law firms, businesses, government and nonprofit organizations; to perform a wide variety of legal work under the supervision of attorneys; and to adapt easily to changing roles.
Job Description
We are seeking experienced legal professionals to join our program as contract, part-time instructors for our daytime and evening programs in the following areas:
- Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
- Real Estate/Real Property Law
- Legal Technology
- Civil Procedure/Civil Litigation
- Contracts
- Torts & Personal Injury
- Criminal Law & Procedure
- Business Organizations & Securities
- The Paralegal Profession
Courses are taught live online from 9:00am to 12:30pm (daytime program) or 6:30 to 10pm (evening program).
Instructor Duties:
- Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum;
- Design course activities to develop both knowledge and practical paralegal competencies;
- Implement inclusive teaching strategies that engage learners from a variety of backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels with the goal to achieve equity in learning outcomes;
- Utilize Canvas learning management system, Zoom, and any other technology required for instruction
- Update or develop course materials and regularly review course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to instruction and course content.
- Provide students feedback and grade materials within specified timeframes.
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including completing all required trainings
- Participate in two instructor meetings per year and participate in instructor training and development programs offered as needed to enhance instructional skills
- Stay current regarding subject matter area of expertise
Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.
For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10545
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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