Posting Details

Posting Details

Classification Title Link to job brochure: Click here for a Job Brochure Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Job Close Date: 02/25/2019 Open Until Filled No Initial Screening Date Position ID: P0001560 Job Opening ID: REQ8025 Position Title: Counselor (Generalist) (One or More) Department Counseling (SC-051-074) Term: 10 Months/Year Salary Schedule Link: Pay Basis: Monthly % of Range: 100 Hours per week: 36 Receives benefits: Yes Location: 20-Saddleback College Classification Benefits: Position-Specific Benefits: Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Master’s degree 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 from an accredited college or university; OR
2. A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); OR
3. Valid California Community College Instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
4. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of item 1 or 2 above (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form in addition to all other required materials).

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years full time (or part-time equivalent) recent community college counseling experience.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.
• Knowledge of articulation agreements, academic policies, requirements, and procedures that impact community college students.
• Experience in matriculation mandates as they pertain to educational planning, follow up intervention probation and disqualification.

Desired Qualifications:

Preference will be given those candidates who demonstrate a high level of professional expertise on the basis of:

• Teaching experience in community college counseling, including personal, academic issues with a diverse student population.
• Strong counseling, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collegial setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of state-mandated matriculation policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a teaching tool, a student tracking system, a communication network and with counseling and articulation activities.
• Knowledge of and ability to integrate computer technology in the classroom and to offer curriculum and instruction through diverse delivery and distance education delivery made as appropriate.
• Knowledge of career planning theory, resources and instructional methodology.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling for students with academic, career, and personal concerns. Conduct student orientation and advisement sessions and help students in developing and achieving individual education plans. Assist students in defining personal and educational plans and goals. Create an environment for students that develops self-direction capabilities. Develop proficiency and maintain competency in the use of computer applications used in counseling and articulation related activities. May instruct Counseling Courses and counseling related workshops. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program, in service programs and professional development. Ongoing academic monitoring, planning and intervention techniques as they pertain to students’ goals. Perform other duties as contractually required.

Additional Position Information: Additional Classification Information: Contractual Duties and Responsibilities: Assignment Type: Full Time, Tenure Track Permanent link to posting http://jobs.socccd.edu/postings/9620 Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume / CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 2
2. Transcript 3
3. Transcript 4
4. Transcript 5
5. Other Doc
6. Foreign Transcript Evaluation 1
7. License or Certificate

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I meet at least of the following criteria. Select only one: NOTE: If degree is NOT CONFERRED, then select the last item.
   • I have a Master's degree or higher in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy,
   • I have Bachelor's degree in one of the above listes degrees from an accredited college or university AND a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
   • I have a valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
   • I do not meet any of the above Minimum Qualifications. I am REQUIRED to complete the following seven (7) EQUIVALENCY questions showing a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to first or second item above.
2. Equivalency Question #1:List all academic preparation that should be considered to determine equivalency. Please be specific regarding the institution, course titles, unit value, and level of course work (graduate, upper division, etc.) and to which degree(s) it is equivalent. Transcripts and copies of course descriptions should be attached.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Equivalency Question #2:List all relevant professional/work experience (teaching and non-teaching) that should be considered to determine equivalency. Please give a detailed description of the duties performed.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. Equivalency Question #3:List any other relevant accomplishments that should be considered to determine equivalency. (This could include, but would not be limited to research, publications, seminars, professional performance/exhibitions, honors/awards, etc.)

   (Open Ended Question)

5. Equivalency Question #4:List specialized skills, knowledge and abilities that should be considered to determine equivalency.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. Equivalency Question #5:List relevant memberships and/or organizational activities that should be considered to determine equivalency.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. Equivalency Question #6:List the name, address and phone number of three (3) references who could attest to your education, experience and knowledge being equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

   (Open Ended Question)

8. Equivalency Question #7:Please write a narrative synopsis (not to exceed one page) of your education and experience that illustrates possession of qualifications that are at least equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications.

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * I understand that all degrees must be from a U.S. accredited College or University. Additionally, I understand that any Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified evaluation with translation (e.g. NACES agency: www.naces.org) by the recruitment closing date; if not submitted, application will be considered incomplete.
   • Yes, I understand.