Adjunct Counselor- General (Dual Enrolled High School Students)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pleasant Hill (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Flexible spending

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Counselor- General to serve dual enrolled high school students. You will provide academic, career, and counseling services and deliver CARER/COUNS courses at local high schools as needed.

The role includes one-on-one counseling, educational planning, and participation in college governance and outreach activities, with evening assignments possible to reach diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field or instructor credential.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and inclusive practice.
• Experience in counseling and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, and counseling services to dual enrolled high school students.
• Teach CARER and COUNS courses, including after/before school programs at high schools.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling appointments and develop educational plans.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty to support college goals.
• Participate in governance, training, outreach, and student success activities.

Skills

Counseling

Career planning

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

California Community College Instructor Credential

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Adjunct Counselor- General (Dual Enrolled High School Students)

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants selected for an interview will need to do a short teaching demonstration on a career exploration- or student success-related topic. Instructions will be provided at the time the interview is scheduled.

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Counselor- General (Dual Enrolled High School Students)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants selected for an interview will need to do a short teaching demonstration on a career exploration- or student success-related topic. Instructions will be provided at the time the interview is scheduled.

Description of Position

The position will require the individual to use a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to provide academic, career, and counseling services to high school students who are Dual Enrolled. In addition, the individual will deliver services through:

• Teaching CARER and COUNS courses (including teaching before or after school onsite at local high schools)
• Conducting one‑on‑one counseling appointments, as needed

Target Student Populations include:

• Dual Enrolled students from local high school districts

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Faculty

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number F01364

# of Openings

# of Openings Pool

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Part‑Time Faculty

Department

Department D4000‑Counseling Division

Discipline

Discipline 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.

A) Applicants must possess one of the following (degrees must be from an accredited institution): 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/child counseling
OR A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full‑time counseling
OR The equivalent (If you do not have the exact listed degree but believe you qualify based on equivalent education or experience, please complete and upload the equivalency form in the application.)

B) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID‑19.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and success.2.Ability to teach courses/workshops at our partnering high schools in topics ranging from college success, personal development, to career development 3. Sensitivity and ability to effectively counsel and teach traditionally underrepresented and underprepared students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
4. Ability to work collaboratively to support community college student success.

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 10/12/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 10/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins:

Employment Begins: Spring 2027

# of Months

# of Months 10

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
• District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one‑time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.

2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.

4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to [e-mail]

Medical Verification

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicant for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualifications: Applicants must possess one of the following (degrees must be from an accredited institution) -A)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/child counselingOR A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full‑time counselingOR The equivalent (If you do not have the exact listed degree but believe you qualify based on equivalent education or experience, please complete and upload the equivalency form in the application.)B) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Optional Documents
• Application for Equivalency
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

Contra Costa Community College District

District Office

500 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

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