DSP&S Counselor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

DSP&S Counselor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) – Fresno City College

Essential Functions of Position

• Determine qualifications and appropriate individual support programs and accommodations for disabled students;
• Provide direct personal, vocational, and academic counseling services;
• Meet with faculty and academic staff to support students’ educational program;
• Prepare reports as directed;
• Use technology effectively in relation to counseling;
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or
  • Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as an MFT;
  • fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities; or
  • completion of six semester units; or the equivalent of a graduate‑level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post‑secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities; or
  • two years of full‑time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following;
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Experience counseling with students in college‑level disabled students programs;
• Experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds;
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals;
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act;
• Demonstrated experience with learning disabilities assessment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to use technology;
• Ability to work and plan independently.

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non‑instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.