.PT Faculty POOL - Umoja Counselor

Coast Community College District • Costa Mesa, CA

302d

About The Position

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. Coast Community College District has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enrolls over 60,000 students per term; 32.67% are Latinx, 30.60% are White, 22.79% are Asian, 3.27% are African-American, 1.62% are Filipino, 0.41% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% are multiracial. Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include a partnership with USC's Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d): a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); b. 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; c. Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed areas and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); d. Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above.
• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Counseling shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within Counseling courses and classrooms.
• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in the department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.
• Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution.
• Ability to work with computers and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate).
• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive educational, career, transfer, and personal counseling to current and prospective students.
• Counsel students regarding transfer, career development, goal clarification, employment preparation and readiness with the knowledge of trends in career counseling.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
• Manage electronic student educational plans, course placements, access to student information systems and access the internet for academic and career planning.
• Teach student development courses including, but not limited to, college orientation, academic success, career, transfer and educational planning.
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.
• Provide leadership in areas of student intervention strategies, specifically for the Umoja community and special programs.
• Present student workshops and orientations to current and prospective students.
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of UMOJA and the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.
• Participate, as appropriate, in the college's outreach program with local high schools and the community as it relates to collaborating and strengthening the pipeline between the high school, community college, four-year institutions, and industry.
• Develop effective working relationships with faculty members across instructional disciplines and perform liaison activities as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of students.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
• Ability to complement existing staff, student, and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees