Personal Counselor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Personal Counselor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required Application Materials

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

All applicants are required to submit :

• A completed online District application form (go to https : / / jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)
• A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)

Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of hire.

Your cover letter must include a discussion of the following questions :

• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
• Explain your interest in providing personal counseling services to college students.
• Explain how you will collaborate with the campus community at large.
• How is your counseling approach culturally-responsive?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact :

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402

Tel. : (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574

Email : [email protected]

Web Page : https : / / smccd.edu / humanresources /

Position Information

Posting Number : 2014395F

Position Title : Personal Counselor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Location : College of San Mateo

Department : Position Number : 4F0327

Percentage of Full Time : The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).

FLSA : Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Salary Range : Depending on educational credentials, placement can range from $86,304 to $121,488 per year.

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.

The District’s Students First Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

The Position

The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Personal Counseling. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

This position will begin in Spring 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 22 hours per week will be dedicated to providing culturally responsive personal counseling to students, 8 hours per week of professional time.
• Maintain all required client records and reports in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency response for students and the campus community.
• Provide referral services as needed to students, faculty, and staff in need of psychological or counseling resources beyond those offered on campus.
• Consult with faculty, administrators, and staff and provide support for students with serious personal, family, or psychological issues.
• Be a member of campus-wide committees, including but not limited to the CARES committee.
• Develop and implement in-service workshops such as suicide prevention training.
• Work closely with Wellness Center faculty and staff to provide outreach to the campus community regarding the availability of services.
• Collaborate with all other student service areas and programs on campus and offsite locations.
• Participate in outreach activities and events in classrooms on campus and community agencies.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional development activities.
• Support with evaluations, program review, and resource requests.
• Support with residential life counseling as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s or above in counseling or related fields OR a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• By the start date of this position, possession of a State of California-issued Mental Health Clinician License.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

EEO Statement : The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

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