Part-Time Faculty - DSPS Counseling

Lemoore College Part-time (Adjunct) Faculty -

DSPS Counseling Salary Range:

$73.00 - $80.00 per hour Salary placement is based on education per the approved salary schedule. Up to 23 hours per week. Our History West Hills Community College District has a rich history of serving the educational needs of the west side of the San Joaquin Valley for more than 80 years. The district covers nearly 3,500 square miles with colleges in Lemoore and Coalinga, the Firebaugh Center and three child development centers throughout neighboring rural communities, and the Farm of the Future facility at the north end of Coalinga. Summary Current course offerings include introductory courses designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of the discipline as well as the fundamental skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for educating a diverse student population through culturally responsive pedagogy and demonstrate the use of effective practices for engaging students with diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and academic goals. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, and weekend courses plus face to face, online, hybrid classes, and it is dependable on the need of the campus and the course assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instruct and evaluate students effectively in face to face, hybrid, or online classes. Implement contemporary teaching methods that enhance learning and utilize technology to performing instructional and non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, Canvas or other learning management system(s), other software/computer aided instruction and multi-media (Microsoft Office Suite), and District student information management system(s) (Civitas). Incorporate the use of technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including distance education technologies, on-line class delivery, computerized presentations, and Microsoft Office Suite. Teach courses consistent with the approved and adopted by Course Outline of Record. Assess and evaluate class content, materials, and to make changes to address gaps and areas of growth based on student needs. Champion collaborative practices in instruction that lead to an active student-centered environment and close equity and gender gaps. Work with counseling/advising and student services team to support and address student needs. Advise and assist students. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Ability and commitment to working with a diverse division/team on implementing highly effective inclusive, culturally responsive practices and participating in dialogue on equity in education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations. Willingness to examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students. Knowledge of career counseling; concepts, issues, and resources. Education and Experience 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 a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 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 postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; OR (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent. Equivalency Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above may complete an equivalency form (linked under "Required Materials" below) to be submitted with the other required material. Requests for equivalency will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee as assigned by the Academic Senate. If you need a copy of the equivalency form and are unable to download by clicking on the link below, please contact Human Resources at 559-934-2155 or via email at humanresources@whccd.edu. Licenses and/or certificates Requires a valid driver's license.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Cover letter addressing the essential functions of this position. 2. Online District Application 3. Resume 4. Unofficial transcripts verifying degree(s) received. 5. Equivalency Form (only needed if MQs are not met)