Part-Time Counselor (Pool)

Definition

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and 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.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Counselor. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess one of the following:
   • Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development; OR
   • Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a California License in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (LMFCC); OR
   • The equivalent of the above.
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualification

• Experience working in special programs such as Veterans, Puente, EOPS and Trio.
• Skill in personal, career, and academic counseling.
• Ability to work in a counseling and teaching relationship with students of varying backgrounds.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.
• Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods.
• Provide formal in-service training.
• Participate in program/service development activities.
• Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.