Job Overview
Adjunct Counselor (TEMPORARY)
Posting Number: F00854
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:
Description of Position:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules 2. Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages discussion of ideas and critical thinking 3. Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work 4. Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. 5. Maintaining necessary attendance and scholastic records and submitting them according to published deadlines. 6. Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress 7. Collaborating with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college and course requirements are met 8. Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; 9. Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; 10. Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
Inquiries:
Contact Department Chairs:
Nina Ghiselli – NGhiselli@losmedanos.edu
Melissa Pon – MPon@losmedanos.edu
Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: No Response
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L7001-Counseling
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties for this position which will include counseling and program coordination, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, in their departmental activities and in the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the counseling assignment may be in the evening program. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. assisting students with decision-making and the exploration of their educational, career, and personal goals;
2. working with students to develop educational plans;
3. adhering to the schedule that has been developed with the Department Chairpersons, which may include individual student appointments, drop-in assignments, workshops, and weekend and/or evening assignments;
4. collaborating with instructional faculty in support of the goals of the institution;
5. participating in the college governance process, including attendance at all department and division meetings, and serve on college wide committees;
6. promoting the philosophy that integrates counseling and mentoring to support student learning;
7. participating in required training and activities such as conferences, regional meetings, outreach, orientations for students, community activities & social/cultural events, field trips, mentorship, advisory groups, etc.;
8. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
9. creating a positive environment that provides students with the support/motivation likely to enable them to transfer;
10. maintaining current knowledge of counseling techniques and other effective student support intervention strategies;
11. engaging in outreach targeting feeder high schools and community groups;
12. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
13. performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
Masters 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 the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelors degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with a diverse student population, especially first generation, low income, historically underserved or other marginalized groups, in the classroom and/or student services programs
- Experience working with high school student populations
- Demonstrated ability in effective and collegially communication and collaboration with students, staff, and colleagues
- Potential leadership contribution to departmental and institutional vitality and growth
- Knowledge of the California community college system, and its mission and goals
Job Open Date: 04/05/2022
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: June 2022
# of Months: 7
