Part-time Faculty Pool: Counselor

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time counseling position. Responsibilities include providing academic and personal counseling, developing educational plans, and advocating for student success. A master's degree in a related field is essential, along with a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and is open until June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling, psychology or related field.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Qualifications for a Marriage and Family Therapist in California if holding a bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and personal counseling services.
• Assist students in creating educational plans.
• Advocate for students while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Skills

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Counseling and teaching experience

Understanding of student support programs

Technology skills related to counseling

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree with MFT license

Tools

Student MIS systems

Computer-based educational planning software

Job description

Part-time Faculty Pool: Counselor

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250024

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Counseling

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026. Additional compensation for Doctorate.

Overview – Merced College is seeking qualified candidates to join a part-time counselor pool in the Counseling Area. The counselor provides academic, vocational and personal counseling and develops abbreviated and comprehensive Student Educational Plans. The maximum counseling load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties

• Provide specialized academic counseling services, career and personal counseling to students.
• Assist students in the development of comprehensive education plans.
• May teach career guidance classes.
• Evaluate reports and other documentation for program eligibility and appropriate support services.
• Serve as an advocate for students while maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
• Provide information on college major and certificate programs; participate in student and campus activities.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of Counseling Department workshops, orientations, and other programs for students.
• Contribute to the development, assessment of, and completion of student learning outcomes and service area outcomes and program review.
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees.
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.

Typical Qualifications

• Required:
• Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution 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
• Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in one of the above listed fields and a current license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) valid in California OR
• Equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.
• Preferred:
• Counseling and teaching experience
• Understanding of student support programs and services that increase retention, completion, and academic success
• Experience with Student MIS systems and computer-based educational planning software
• Knowledge of current Student Success and Support Program requirements and processes; familiarity with technology skills related to counseling
• Familiarity with programs that aid socio-economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at Merced College career site.

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree
• Diversity Statement: describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (required for applicants who seek equivalency).

Only the required documentation listed will be accepted for this recruitment. Interviews will be for highly qualified applicants. Merced College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit the Merced College job posting page and follow the Merced College career site instructions.

Note: This description is intended to summarize the general duties and requirements and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions.