Part-time Faculty Pool: Counselor

Overview

This is a part-time position in the Counseling Area at Merced College under general direction of the Dean of Student Services and funded with categorical funds based on grant availability. The counselor will provide academic, vocational and personal counseling; develop abbreviated and comprehensive Student Educational Plans. The maximum counseling load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

• Provide specialized academic counseling services, career and personal counseling to students.
• Assist students in the development of comprehensive education plans.
• May teach career guidance classes.
• Evaluate reports and other documentation for the purpose of determining program eligibility and appropriate support services.
• Serve as an advocate for students while maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
• Provide information on college major and certificate programs as they relate to educational and career development; participate in student and campus activities.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of Counseling Department workshops, orientations, and other programs for students.
• Contribute to the development, assessment of, and completion of student learning outcomes and service area outcomes and program review.
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees.
• Participate in the college s learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.

• 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 marriage, family and child counseling OR
• Bachelor s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in one of the above listed degrees and a current license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) valid in California OR
• The equivalent.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

• Counseling and teaching experience
• Understanding of student support programs and services that increase retention, completion, and academic success
• Experience with the use of Student MIS systems and computer-based educational planning software
• Knowledge of current Student Success and Support Program requirements and processes; current technology skills related to counseling; willingness to pursue future technological developments; familiarity and/or experience working with programs that aid socio-economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement:
  The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community ase describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit your response to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:

Sick leave, part-time employees shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all…