Part-Time Counselor-Youth Justice Program

Southwestern Community College District; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College District invites applications for Part-Time Adjunct Instructor pools to support the School of Counseling and Student Support Programs. Duties include in-person and remote counseling for students at EMJDF, interpreting placement results, and helping with academic and career planning.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in counseling (or equivalent) and may have an MFT license; foreign degrees require NACES evaluation. Prior college-level experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s in counseling or related field or equivalent qualification; MFT license is an alternative credential.
• Experience in community college or higher education is preferred.
• Foreign degrees require NACES evaluation with transcript submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote counseling and PD instruction to a diverse student population.
• Interpret placement/assessment results and guide academic and career planning.
• Develop individual academic/educational plans and monitor student progress.
• Offer counseling support and follow-up on academic standing and progress.

Skills

Counseling

Academic advising

Career exploration

Transfer planning

Personal development instruction

Education

Master’s in counseling or related field

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as‑needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

The School of Counseling and Student Support Programs seeks qualified applicants to provide counseling services and/or Personal Development (PD) instruction inside the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF).

Under the supervision of the dean, in‑person and remote services will be provided to a diverse student population in the areas of academic, career, and personal counseling. This includes interpretation of placement/assessment results; academic and career exploration, transfer planning, development of individual academic/educational plans; and counseling support, by following up on student progress, academic standing, etc.

Master’s 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 bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

This position is not a mental health therapist position at Southwestern Community College District.? It is focused on academic counseling and not associated with behavioral health or located within our personal wellness department.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing services in a community college or other higher education setting.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-Time Non-Instructional