Part-time Faculty Pool: Personal Counselor

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool:
Personal Counselor

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Merced College, CA

Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Department:

Open pool for academic year . Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

General description and duties are described below.

• Assess and assist the whole student, including cultural differences and/or disabling conditions
• Communicate effectively
• Provide accurate academic/vocational information
• Implement innovative and flexible counseling methods to increase matriculation rates among non-traditional students
• Function as a student advocate facilitating the resolution of college related problems
• Work independently and in small groups on educational projects

• Required:
  
  Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or related fields
• Required:
  
  Valid, active California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive learning and work environment

• College level counseling experience
• Experience with programs aiding socio-economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students
• Experience providing psychological services in an educational setting and in crisis intervention
• Knowledge of community health resources and ability to make appropriate referrals
• Ability to consult effectively with faculty and staff on student issues

• How to Apply:
  
  Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages (no links provided here).
• Required Documentation:
  Letter of interest, Resume, List of three professional references, unofficial transcripts, Diversity Statement, any applicable foreign transcripts with evaluation if required, Equivalency Review Form if applicable.
• Interview Information:
  Highly qualified applicants will be invited for oral interviews.
• Employee Benefits:
  
  Sick leave accrual for part-time hourly employees.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

the Merced College careers page (no links provided here).