"Part-Time DSS Counseling Faculty/Adjunct Counselor"

Job Description

Montgomery Colleges Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) is accepting applications for a Part-Time DSS Counseling Faculty/Adjunct Counselor at the Rockville campus. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. 

Disability Support Services (DSS) Office works with students with disabilities (college-wide) and promotes accessibility, equity and inclusion.  This position may be eligible for telework 1 day a week.  This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluates diagnostic documentation and intake information to determine eligibility for accommodations and services
• Conducts initial intake interviews and maintains files to include case notes of on-going contacts
• Provides academic, transfer, career and short-term personal counseling;
• Provides crisis response and intervention
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
• Serves as a liaison between MC faculty, external agencies and medical/therapeutic providers and students

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or related field.
• At least one year of experience providing counseling services for students with disabilities.
• Experience in crisis response/intervention.
• Understanding of availability and function of Assistive Technology.
• Demonstrated understanding of the array of clinical and social issues related to disability.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding and application of  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended, 2008 in a higher education setting
• Understanding of and commitment to a community college mission
• Experience working with students of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Experience working as a disability specialist/counselor in higher education
• American Sign Language Proficiency

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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