Part-time Faculty Pool: Counselor

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Open pool for Academic Year

This is a part‑time position in the Counseling Area at Merced College under general direction of the Dean of Student Services and funded with categorical funds based on grant availability. The counselor will provide academic, vocational, and personal counseling; develop abbreviated and comprehensive Student Educational Plans. The maximum counseling load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

• Provide specialized academic counseling services, career and personal counseling to students.
• Assist students in the development of comprehensive education plans.
• May teach career guidance classes.
• Evaluate reports and other documentation for the purpose of determining program eligibility and appropriate support services.
• Serve as an advocate for students while maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
• Provide information on college major and certificate programs as they relate to educational and career development; participate in student and campus activities.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of Counseling Department workshops, orientations, and other programs for students.
• Contribute to the development, assessment of, and completion of student learning outcomes and service area outcomes and program review.
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees.
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.

• Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution 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; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in one of the above listed degrees and a current license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) valid in California; OR
• The equivalent of the above.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

• Counseling and teaching experience.
• Understanding of student support programs and services that increase retention, completion, and academic success.
• Experience with the use of Student MIS systems and computer‑based educational planning software.
• Knowledge of current Student Success and Support Program requirements and processes; current technology skills related to counseling and a willingness to pursue future technological developments; familiarity and/or experience working with programs that aid socio‑economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students.

Sick leave: faculty employed on a part‑time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1968, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.