Lecturer, Counseling

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a full-time faculty counselor to provide comprehensive academic, personal, and career counseling across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include student advising, orientation support, and potential teaching of General Studies courses.

The role requires a Master’s in Counseling or related field with relevant teaching experience, licensure or eligibility, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field with 18 graduate-level hours in Counseling or Social Work.
• One year of higher education counseling experience and two semesters of teaching (may occur concurrently).
• Licensed or eligible in Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
• Strong background in working with a student population and sensitivity to their needs.
• Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of academic, personal, career and transfer counseling with students.
• Assist with New Student Orientations and provide individual counseling appointments.
• May teach General Studies courses and student success workshops.
• Maintain academic counseling records in SARS, DegreeWorks, Banner and other systems.
• Engage with faculty and staff to educate students in areas of expertise.
• May participate in committees and campus/community events.

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field with 18 graduate-level hours in Counseling/Social Work

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build relationships across campus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Counseling

Location: College-Wide (one based at Western Campus, one based at Eastern Campus)

Reports To: Asst Dean, Counseling

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7455

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; evenings and weekends as necessary

Number of Openings: 2

Job Description

Performs a full range of academic, personal, career, and transfer counseling activities with student populations. These include but are not limited to, assisting college students, (which may include College Credit Plus students), in developing academic and career goals; creating and developing educational academic plans to degree/certificate completion and/or transfer; identifying and developing strategies and skills for adapting to the educational environment, and providing academic counseling to students in academic curriculum areas. Assists with New Student Orientations by providing individual academic counseling appointments and New Student Orientation presentations. May provide crisis intervention. Assignment includes day, evening and weekend hours. May teach General Studies courses and student success workshops as needed. Full-time contracted faculty may be assigned committee responsibilities, departmental and community service responsibilities.

• Engages in a wide range of academic, personal, and career counseling during individual student appointments
• Engages in outreach efforts with instructional faculty and staff, as needed, to educate students and employees in areas of expertise
• Keeps updated on developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences development.
• Maintains licensure in professional field
• May serve on academic and/or administrative committees that focus on institutional policies/procedures, department matters and academic issues
• Collaborates with Student Affairs and Academic Success personnel to document and share information that allows staff members to effectively support students and meet their needs. Collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Success partners to effectively leverage technology to support student success efforts at the College.
• May participate in campus and community events
• Assists students with Degree Completion, including work with Registrar on Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Credit Plus cohorts
• Maintains academic counseling records using SARS, QuadC, DegreeWorks, Banner, One Record, and other College systems, when appropriate

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline – General Studies/Counseling areas
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments and papers
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to counsel and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Counseling or Social Work
• One year of higher education experience in counseling as well as two semesters of teaching which may or may not occur concurrently
• Licensed/Licensed-Eligible from the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• A strong background in working with a student population and sensitivity to respond to their needs
• Skilled at building relationships/partnerships within and across in an organization and community
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the student population

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education counseling in the areas of academic program counseling, transfer counseling, study skills, student assessment, career development, career exploration, personal growth, personal counseling, employment search, college success strategies, college navigation, and crisis intervention
• Belief that individuals can make a difference in the lives of students
• Excellence in facilitating the learning process for students, learning and using new technology, and applying diverse strategies in response to using new technology, and applying diverse instructional strategies in response to learner demographics and learning styles
• Belief in the value of working and learning in a community college environment
• Ability to adapt to dynamic multi-campus organizational work environments
• Understanding and embracing the mission of the community college
• Possessing the energy and persistence to motivate and support others to pursue a larger goal
• Being skilled in building strategic alliances both within and across disciplines, and within and outside the College
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Ability to serve as a strong advocate for College initiatives and new curriculum that promote student success
• Community college teaching experience

Classes are assigned, beginning Spring Semester 2027

Ability to work a combination of days/evenings/weekends is required. Assignments may include working at multiple sites/campuses.

The following documents must be attached to your on-line employment application:

• Current resume
• A cover letter
• A one-page statement explaining how you promote student learning and achievement
• Scanned copies of your transcript (original, unofficial, or photocopy) for the required degree and copies of current required

Please indicate your current name of the transcript if it differs from the name on the transcript.

Applicants selected for interview must provide official transcripts for the required degree at the time of interview.

Please note that the required degree must be conferred/completed prior to submission of your application.

Please DO NOT include other transcripts or documents not requested such as letters of reference or past evaluations; only the transcript and required licenses/certifications will be forwarded to the search committee. Faxed copies of transcripts, licenses, or certifications will not be accepted.

Target Hiring Rate/Salary:

$46,811.00 minimum (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent); offer based on education. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period and will be prorated for time worked.

This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.