Assistant Professor/Counselor (Two Positions) Palomar College - 4.4 San Marcos, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Tenure track $84,712.56 - $134,411.78 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Qualifications Cultural competency Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor/Counselor (Two Positions) Department Counseling Department Primary Location N/A Location Details Counseling assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend counseling hours and/or classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full or Part Time Full-Time Category Academic Hours per week Exempt; complete details may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/. Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement. Number of Months 11 month Work Schedule Counseling assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend counseling hours and/or classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.

Grade Salary/Wage Starting salary range:

$84,712.56 - $134,411.78 annually. Academic training and teaching experience will form the basis for salary computation as determined by placement on the regular salary schedule of the College. A maximum of step 8 at the appropriate salary grade will be awarded to new faculty. For a salary estimate, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Full-time Faculty section. Salary/Wage Frequency Monthly Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package. Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO, and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution) $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available) Employee long-term care insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - Free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits Enrollment in CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually. Primary Function The Assistant Professor/Counselor (Two Positions) will be primarily responsible for providing academic, personal, and career counseling services including developing educational plans and delivering follow-up services to students. This recruitment is for two counselor positions.

Position One:

Assistant Professor/Counselor - Generalist; for the Counseling department.

Position Two:

Assistant Professor/Counselor - Early College Credit; for the Office of Early College Credit. Minimum Qualifications Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) through 3): A Master's 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. A Bachelor's degree in any of the disciplines listed in a) above AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), pursuant to Title 5, Section 53410.1 of the California Code of Regulations. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either 1) or 2) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form ( www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/ ), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application . Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/index , or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/ . Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet . Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following: Access - We make education possible for everyone. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities. All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to a student learning-centered college. Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in counseling and its instructional program. Experience in college-level academic, personal, and career counseling, preferably at a community college. Experience in developing electronic comprehensive and abbreviated educational plans. Experience in providing counseling and other support activities to improve access, retention, persistence, and academic goal attainment for disproportionately impacted students at a community college. Experience working with innovative programs that target student populations which are disproportionately impacted in the areas of Access, Course Completion, ESL, Basic Skills Completion, Degree and Certificate Completion, and transfer to a four-year institution. Experience conducting counseling-related classes, workshops, and orientations. Proficiency in computer applications related to academic, transfer and career counseling, including use of presentation software, database management systems, and online communication and collaboration tools. Fluency in a language other than English. Licenses and/or Certificates See Minimum Qualifications section above. Supervision Received and Exercised Complete details may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/faculty/ . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement. Duties and Responsibilities In addition to the counseling responsibilities, other duties and institutional responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours, developing curriculum, program review and planning, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in department activities and college governance.

Related duties include the following:

Meeting students in individual and group settings to provide academic, career and personal counseling services. In partnership with students, developing comprehensive and abbreviated educational plans. Participating in target counseling and other support activities to improve access, retention, persistence, and academic goal attainment for disproportionately impacted students. Utilizing multiple computer applications and resources, including electronic data entry documenting the delivery of core student success services and the maintenance of related reporting elements. Keeping current with the Palomar College curricula as well as articulation and transfer requirements to other colleges and universities. Teaching counseling classes and developing related counseling curriculum as needed. Administering and interpreting appropriate career assessments. Developing and conducting workshops relevant to student success. Participating in outreach, orientation, and retention efforts on and off campus. Providing counseling services in a variety of settings including military bases, detention facilities, online, and other community locations. Supporting student success activities in collaboration with instructional divisions as needed. Performing other duties as required.

Additional duties may include:

Position One - Assisting in Career Center and Transfer Center activities. Serving in department leadership positions as Counseling Department Chairperson, Transfer Center Faculty Coordinator, or Career Center Faculty Coordinator. Collaborating with and supporting counseling programs such as Puente, Umoja, Student Success, and other programs. Position Two - Developing programs and student support services designed to increase access, retention, and graduation rates for Early College Credit students. Collaborating with departments throughout the college and K-12 partners to facilitate student engagement and promote the success of Early College Credit students. Assisting with pathway development from credit by exam to dual and concurrent enrollment leading to program completion at the college. Providing education plans, career development, and college readiness support to help students navigate high school graduation and college degree requirements. Participating in Early College Credit outreach and retention initiatives including planning and assisting in workshops, projects, and other activities in high school, college, and virtual settings. Monitoring eligibility, academic progress, and performance of Early College Credit students for data collection and reporting purposes to support data driven decision making. Attending and participating in Early College Credit trainings and meetings. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities N/A Working Conditions Complete working conditions may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/faculty/ . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement. Terms of Employment This is a full-time, 11 months per year, tenure-track position. Counseling assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours. The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following

Administrative Procedures and Board Policies:

AP 7120 , AP

7120a , AP 7125 , AP 7126 , AP 7127 , AP 7330 , BP 7330 , AP 7336 , AP 7337 , and BP 7335 . Complete terms of employment may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/faculty/ . Use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement. Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/29/2026 Close Date 11/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Posting Number P1089P Additional Application Information This position is expected to start in the Spring 2027 semester. Interviews will require a live teaching demonstration. The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses for first-level interviews are not reimbursed by the College. Second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.