Merced College
Part-time Faculty Pool: Personal Counselor
Merced College, Merced, California, United States, 95343
Open pool for academic year 2024-2025
Additional compensation for doctorate
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes – large and small – throughout the county. The college is currently in a time of exciting innovation.
Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college – we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!
General Description:This is a part-time, non-tenured track assignment under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and funded under the Student Health Fee. The counselor will provide personal counseling to enrolled students.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
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
Typical Qualifications
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 marriage, family and child counseling
Valid, Active California License as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.
Preferred:
College level counseling experience
Familiarity and/or experience working with college programs that aid socio–economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students
Experience in providing psychological services in an educational setting
Experience in crisis intervention
Knowledge of community health and social service resources and experience making appropriate referrals
Knowledge and ability to consult effectively with faculty and staff regarding students with serious personal, family or psychological issues as well as incidents of disruptive behavior on campus
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.
Required Documentation:
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.
Diversity Statement: Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Limit your response to one (1) 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).
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment.
Interview Information:Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee.
Employee Benefits:
Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.
Condition of Employment:The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Additional compensation for doctorate
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Incorporated in 1889, Merced offers historical sites, affordable housing, and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes – large and small – throughout the county. The college is currently in a time of exciting innovation.
Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college – we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence! Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!
General Description:This is a part-time, non-tenured track assignment under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and funded under the Student Health Fee. The counselor will provide personal counseling to enrolled students.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
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
Typical Qualifications
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 marriage, family and child counseling
Valid, Active California License as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.
Preferred:
College level counseling experience
Familiarity and/or experience working with college programs that aid socio–economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students
Experience in providing psychological services in an educational setting
Experience in crisis intervention
Knowledge of community health and social service resources and experience making appropriate referrals
Knowledge and ability to consult effectively with faculty and staff regarding students with serious personal, family or psychological issues as well as incidents of disruptive behavior on campus
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.
Required Documentation:
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.
Diversity Statement: Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Limit your response to one (1) 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).
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment.
Interview Information:Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee.
Employee Benefits:
Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.
Condition of Employment:The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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