Part-Time Instructor, Counseling and Student Development

Mott Community College Employment • Flint, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Instructors support student achievement by facilitating coursework that strengthens personal development, self-awareness, academic persistence, and life skills. These courses are designed to guide students in setting meaningful goals, understanding their own learning styles and values, and developing actionable strategies for success in both academic and non-academic areas of life. Instruction emphasizes skill-building in self-management, decision-making, communication, time management, and educational planning. Students will also engage in reflective practices that promote emotional intelligence, equity-minded thinking, and personal responsibility. The instructor will help students: Identify personal strengths and barriers to success Build effective study habits and critical thinking skills Understand the importance of mental wellness, inclusion, and resource utilization CASD courses are foundational to MCC’s Guided Pathways and student retention efforts. Instructors will model inclusive, student-centered teaching practices and foster a supportive classroom environment that encourages engagement and resilience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited University
• Must be licensed as a Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan at the time of hire as a probationary Faculty member.
• Must possess or be eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of Michigan upon completion of the required Mott Community College Faculty probationary process as outlined in the Faculty Master Contract.
• Must be able to work day and evening hours.
• Two years’ experience utilizing instructional learning platforms including Blackboard and/or Canvas
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success.
• Consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy).
• Adhere to the ethical standards of their profession.
• Maintain licensure and certifications where applicable.
• Participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Support student achievement by facilitating coursework that strengthens personal development, self-awareness, academic persistence, and life skills.
• Guide students in setting meaningful goals, understanding their own learning styles and values, and developing actionable strategies for success in both academic and non-academic areas of life.
• Emphasize skill-building in self-management, decision-making, communication, time management, and educational planning.
• Engage students in reflective practices that promote emotional intelligence, equity-minded thinking, and personal responsibility.
• Help students identify personal strengths and barriers to success.
• Help students build effective study habits and critical thinking skills.
• Help students understand the importance of mental wellness, inclusion, and resource utilization.
• Model inclusive, student-centered teaching practices.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment that encourages engagement and resilience.
• Integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators.
• Make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level