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There's lots of ways to get involved at Cañada College, see below for opportunities.
Teaching Opportunities
We are looking for both new and experienced part-time educators in the paralegal field. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional, currently working as a paralegal or lawyer, a recent college graduate, or looking for a career change, we are interested in hearing from you.
Our adjunct faculty teach courses in fall, spring and summer session in 6- to 18-week sessions, depending on the course scheduling. Currently all of our Paralegal courses are taught online. Our online courses are held in our current Learning Management System, Canvas.
Courses We Teach:
Minimum Qualifications
For more information about the minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges, please refer to the Minimum Qualifications Handbook.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, submit your application, resume and cover letter to our Part-Time Paralegal Instructor Pool available through the District link below. On your cover letter, include the courses you would be interested in teaching!
Once you apply to the pool online, email your cover letter and resume to Leonor Cabrera, the Cañada College Business, Design, and Workforce Division Dean at cabreral@smccd.edu.
Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP)
If you are new to teaching, we also encourage you to apply to the San Mateo Community College District (SMCCD) Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP).
Eligible applicants for FDIP are:
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graduate students within one year of meeting regular faculty minimum qualifications (MA/MS or doctoral degree) in the discipline in which they would teach;
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persons who meet regular faculty minimum qualifications but who lack teaching experience; or,
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industry professionals who possess any license or certificate to do the work in their field and (1) be within one year of completing the associate degree and have six years industry experience in the discipline, or (2) have completed the associate degree and have completed five years of industry experience in that discipline.
Review the FDIP eligibility webpage for more information about the program.