Please see Special Instructions for more details.
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (phone hidden) or by email
[email protected]. THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
- Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal
Campus
Remote/On-Line
Job Number
27-ADJ32
Employment Date
Spring Semester 2027
Job Category
Adjunct Faculty
Application & Position Contact Information
Nils Johnson at
[email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).
Job Summary
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor to teach PRL 167: Probate Procedure Paralegals 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 wide-ranging backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
Teaching Experience.
At least two years of professional experience in estate administration, including probating estates and drafting wills and trusts.
Experience working with and training paralegals in trusts and estates or probate administration practices.
Work Schedule
Mondays 6:00pm – 9:00pm, January 11 – May 6, 2026.
Posting Date
09/01/2026
Deadline for Submitting Applications
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (phone hidden) or by email
[email protected].
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
- Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/15360
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone (phone hidden),
[email protected].
Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone (phone hidden),
[email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C.
Kluczynski Federal
Building, 230 S.
Dearborn
Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone (phone hidden), fax (phone hidden), TDD (phone hidden), email
[email protected].
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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