Paralegal Adjunct

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Paralegal Adjunct

Role Title

Paralegal Studies Adjunct

Role Code

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

283A9999

Agency

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Henrico - 087

Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies depending on class schedules and school needs.

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to ensuring that we hire and retain a highly skilled, diverse, and culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.

Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.

Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of Reynolds and the VCCS.

Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization. Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Associate's degree plus two or more years of directly related experience.

A minimum of two years of full-time related occupational experience.

Have experience working with or as a paralegal.

Adept knowledge of computer and instructional technologies.

Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Ability to work with a diverse student population. Additional Considerations

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or higher.

College teaching experience is a plus.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ_2550P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

multiple

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

06/16/2025

Job Close Date

12/31/2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until the position is no longer needed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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