Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Des Moines Area Community College

Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal (Immigration Law)

Campus Remote/On-Line

Job Number 27-ADJ41

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary

Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 188: Immigration Law for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi synchronous, virtual format via DMACC’s learning management system platform. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree. 2-years’ experience in law practice as a licensed attorney (must be a licensed attorney).

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching Experience.

Experience working with and training paralegals.

Work Schedule

Tuesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 12 – May 4, 2027.

Posting Date 10/14/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications 11/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you hold a Juris Doctor degree?
• Yes
• No

Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?

• Yes
• No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

How did you learn about this job opening?

• DMACC Employee Referral
• Friend/Relative
• Indeed.com
• TeachIowa.gov
• HigherEdJobs
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Iowa Workforce Development
• DMACC Website
• DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Other

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