Adjunct Faculty - Counseling - Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support

Adjunct Faculty - Counseling - Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support Henry Ford College
• Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Counseling Division, Adjunct Counselor in Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support. 12‑month part‑time position.

Hours:

20 hours weekly; some hybrid work may be available as determined by the department. Schedule changes may be determined and finalized with the supervisor at the time of hire and may change based on departmental needs and the College’s operation. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Counseling, the Adjunct Faculty Counselor will support students with disabilities in their personal, career, and educational development and facilitate full participation in college programs and services.

The most successful candidates will have a career that reflects:

• Technical Credibility – Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms, such as TEAMS and ZOOM.

• Treats students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

• Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

• Determines and implements appropriate accommodations and auxiliary or assistive technology aids and services.
• Demonstrates extensive working knowledge of assistive technology and its role in facilitating full participation by persons with disabilities.
• Documents and analyzes information via computer technologies, such as internal student databases in HANK, SARS, and Student Planning relevant to student accommodations and progress.
• Provides counseling services to special populations in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, as identified by the Carl
  
  D. Perkins Grant.
• Maintains current knowledge of state and federal laws impacting students with disabilities to educate and advocate for full inclusion.
• Serves as a liaison with HFC faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure that federal compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other civil rights laws protecting students with disabilities are followed.
• Remains current regarding legal and ethical issues in counseling and higher education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HFC programs, policies, procedures, and resources, as well as transfer options to assist students in their desired career choices.
• Presents workshops and seminars to the HFC community, external agencies, prospective students, and their high school counselors and teachers about resources available to students with disabilities.
• Counsel students with disabilities to address their needs, using appropriate techniques to foster personal development.
• Participates in Counseling Division staff meetings, College‑wide committees, and other assignments relevant to the role of serving individuals with disabilities.
• Maintains a current Michigan LPC license.
• Adheres to the required HFC and ACA Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, this position description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Therefore, performing additional job‑related duties not listed above may be required as assigned.

Benefits and wellness options for eligible Part‑time Faculty include:

• Office of Retirement Services (ORS) – Choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.
• Employment Assistance Program – Provides work‑life balance in Counseling, Coaching, and Legal & Financial Consultation.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off