Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Paralegal Studies Instructor

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM Online - CE - CCR - Paralegal - Paralegal Programs (Alanna Clanton (00045720))

Work Location:

United Plaza XII

Pay Grade:

The paralegal studies instructor will instruct course(s) in the LSU Paralegal Studies program, which is a non-credit certificate program located in the Professional Development department of LSU Online & Continuing Education.

Job Responsibilities:

Instruct course(s) in the paralegal studies courses. Duties include weekly lectures conducted on Zoom, administering and grading assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams.

Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching experience. 5%

Participate in biannual faculty meetings. Other duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate with 3 years of experience

Specific Experience: Experience working with paralegals or employed as a paralegal.

Preferred Certifications:

Licensed attorney

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Alanna Clanton at aclant1@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

April 17, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 15, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.