Contract Faculty, Paralegal and Law Clerk Programs - Peterborough, Canada - Fleming College

Fleming College

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Peterborough, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario, Traditional Mississauga Anishinaabe Territory and covered by the Williams Treaties, a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto.

The College's 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg.

Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.

We are also extremely proud of our more than 85,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.

What Are We About?:

Do you have a passion for teaching and learning? Have you designed curriculum and facilitated integrated learning opportunities that inspire students to develop and expand their skills? Do you excel in creating a positive learning environment that is adaptive, flexible, and focused on learning success? As a key member of the School of Justice & Community Development, you will play a pivotal role by demonstrating teaching excellence through proven adaptability with diverse learners, and the creation of a learning environment that motivates and engages learners, using a variety of teaching methodologies and types of delivery.

Fleming College's Paralegal and Law Clerk programs are heavily integrated.

Both programs will provide the student with extensive education and training necessary for opportunities in the legal field in both the private and public sector.

Our Paralegal program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and prepares students to succeed in careers with government agencies, legal clinics, administrative tribunals, and law / paralegal firms.

Our Law Clerk program prepares students for successful careers as law clerk, legal assistants, executive assistants, legal/litigation secretaries, or legal technicians in a legal setting.

Please Note:
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.

For More Information
Please see the Professor Definition and the Guidelines for Professional Practice - Faculty.

What We Are Looking For:

In addition to relevant post-secondary education required to be a Paralegal or Lawyer in Ontario, you must also be a licensed member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

You have a minimum of one (1) year of recent, relevant legal representation experience within the past five (5) years, including client file management, and representing clients across a broad area of law including courts and/or tribunals.

In addition, your skills and experience include:

A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in a post secondary setting using a variety of methodologies including traditional, online, and blended learning opportunities, or hold a teaching degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited institution
The ability to engage and understand all elements of core accredited program courses to support students in achieving core competencies as required by the Law Society of Ontario
Ability to draw on your experience and contacts within the legal environment to provide exceptional learning experiences to both paralegal and law clerk students
Demonstrated experience and comfort working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Familiarity with adult education principles and the identification of learning outcomes
Selfmotivation, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and in a teambased environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problemsolving abilities, that demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning while fostering relationships and connections while providing accessible, superior service to students
Good organizational and time management skills

Please Note

Salary Range
As per the part-time, partial load or sessional salary grid.

How To Apply

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our Staff, our Faculty and our Administration including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.