Part-Time Instructor, Counseling and Student Development

Part-Time Instructor, Counseling and Student Development

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

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Position Title Part-Time Instructor, Counseling and Student Development

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan.

Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment:
Counseling and Student Development ( CASD ) 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited University
2. Must be licensed as a Limited License Professional Counselor ( LLPC ) or a Licensed Professional
3. Counselor ( LPC ) in the State of Michigan at the time of hire as a probationary Faculty member.
4. 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.
5. Must be able to work day and evening hours.
6. Two years’ experience utilizing instructional learning platforms including Blackboard and/or Canvas
7. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
8. Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
9. Language

Skills:

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.
10. Reasoning Ability:
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.
11. Technology

Skills:

Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
12. Other

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to…