Overview
Tenure-Track Legal Studies Instructor Jobs in South Holland, IL at South Suburban College
Salary
See Position Description
Location
15800 S. State Street, South Holland
Job Type
Full Time Faculty
Job Number
00270
Department
Legal Studies
Opening Date
08/31/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 12:00 AM Central
Description
The candidate can expect to teach a broad range of legal studies courses determined by the evolving needs of the department. Typical load is five classes each semester, five days a week with a possible combination of day and evening courses. Experience teaching diverse students at various levels of college-preparedness and non-traditional students as well as online teaching experience is highly desirable
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree and at time of hiring, a licensed attorney.
- Be knowledgeable about the paralegal profession and committed to paralegal education and utilization.
- For Paralegal courses, previous experience working with or as a paralegal.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to teaching a student body diverse in ability, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior college teaching/program coordinating experience in an American Bar Association approved Paralegal Program.
- Prior college teaching experience in Criminal Justice Systems.
- Prior experience in civil or criminal law.
- Teaching experience with a variety of delivery modes
- Experience teaching online is highly desirable
- Experience with academic outcomes assessment, data collection, and analysis.
- Experience with curricula development.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2026
BEGINNING DATE: January 11, 2027
STATUS/SALARY: This is a regular tenured full-time faculty position with salary to be determined by placement on the faculty salary schedule commensurate with education and experience.
Title: Tenure-Track Legal Studies Instructor
Company: South Suburban College
Location: South Holland, IL
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