Job Details

Instructor in Law, Initial Focus: Family Law (Part-Time Pool)
Ventura County Community College District

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 2026-00177
Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA
Department: OC - Academic Affairs
Closing: Continuous

We are currently accepting applications for part-time instructors in this discipline at Oxnard College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. The initial focus of this assignment will be teaching courses related to Family Law. A candidate with knowledge & background in Family Law, Procedure and Legal Research, and Writing is highly desired.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course. E
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for one of the following disciplines as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

For hire into the Law discipline: Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

For hire into the Legal Assisting (Paralegal) discipline: Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR Any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR the equivalent OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.