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Monterey Peninsula College
  • Position Number: 1365218
  • Location: Monterey, CA
  • Position Type: Counseling

MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE
invites applications for the position of:

Counselor-General, Full-Time Tenure-Track, Fall 2019


SALARY: $54,118.00 - $73,386.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 12/04/18
CLOSING DATE: 02/04/19 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will provide academic, career, and personal counseling to Monterey Peninsula College's diverse student population. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for teaching sections of Personal Development courses and providing counseling services to the general student population, including, but not limited to low-income, English language learners, Veterans, transfer, former foster youth, high school/dual enrollment and career technical education students.

Assignments may include both day, evening and weekend hours at the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center, and other sites in the community.

Full time faculty have responsibilities outside the classroom through contributions to the department and the college which include curriculum development and evaluation, and participation in student achievement and success. Faculty are expected to engage in campus life and become involved in college committees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
As a fulltime General Counseling faculty member in the Counseling Department, the successful candidate will also:
Assist students in planning immediate as well as long-range educational goals.
Provide information related to career, career technical education and transfer options.
Assist students in the development of their Student Education Plans.
Provide support and follow-up counseling designed to facilitate student success in college courses and programs.
Provide referral to appropriate campus programs.
Participate in recruitment, assessment, orientation, early alert, follow-up, counseling activities and workshops.
Conduct classroom presentations.
Support instructors who seek assistance for students.
Serve as liaison with academic divisions/departments as directed by the Division Chair of Counseling.
Prepare and maintain accurate counseling records using current technology, relay pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respect the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
Report student information to appropriate databases.
Use and develop a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support a variety of learning styles.
Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives.
Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, census reports).
Participate in planning the class schedule for Personal Development courses.
Develop curriculum and participate in the program review processes.
Engage in activities that enhance the department's rapport with area high schools to foster concurrent/dual enrollment opportunities as well as other potential activities with colleges and businesses.
Participate in faculty recruitment.
Hold required office hours and attend division/department meetings.
Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and engage in participatory governance committees and campus life activities.
Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.
Continue professional development and remain current in the field through coursework, conferences, workshops, and other appropriate means.
Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the MPCTA Contract, and as assigned at the Monterey campus, the Education Center at Marina, and/or other designated locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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; OR A Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); OR The equivalent.*Equivalency Forms

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
*Note: Graduate students currently working on a Master's degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that the degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2019.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of and commitment to community college counseling and teaching.
Experience with or knowledge of California Community College Chancellor's Office initiatives (AB 705, Guided Pathways, Dual Enrollment etc.)
Experience with or ability to perform counseling services at the community college level.
Experience with or ability to teach Personal Development courses at the community college level.
Experience with or ability to provide counseling services to the general student population, including, but not limited to low-income, English language learners, Veterans, transfer, former foster youth, high school/dual enrollment and career technical education students.
Experience with or ability to perform recruitment and outreach activities.
Ability to meet the needs of community college learners with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills and goals.
Ability to work with community groups and campus organizations.
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would promote counseling services.
Ability to communicate proficiently in Spanish.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
WORK SCHEDULE / SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Anticipated Starting Compensation
Initial salary placement is based on the current full-time salary schedule and on verification of education and experience. Starting salary is $54,118 - $73,386 annually. Summer teaching opportunities may be available for additional compensation. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate may also earn an annual Doctoral stipend of
$2,881 or an annual multiple Masters' stipend of $2,043.

Benefits
Monterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, ranging from health, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and long-term disability, provides sick leave and contributes to the CalSTRS retirement
plan. Participation in tax deferred plans is available.

Assignment & Anticipated Start Date
Counselors shall work an additional 10 days per year, for a total of 185.5 days, The additional ten (10) days shall be paid at 1/175 of the contract salary per day. The assignment will include a minimum of 35 hours per week (30 hours of student contact time and 5 hours of office/meeting/committee activities).When teaching is assigned, release time will be granted proportionately. The selected candidate will participate in campus wide events beginning the The selected candidate will participate in campus wide events beginning on August 12, 2019. Semester begins August 16, 2019.

Application Deadline
A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by
11:59 p.m. PST Wednesday, February 4, 2019. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Completed Online District Application including the Diversity Statement and Supplemental Questions;
A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal and professional qualities; cover letter to not exceed a total of two pages, double spaced.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae;
Unofficial Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense. Click on the following link for a list of agencies with evaluation services. List of Agencies Performing Evaluations of Foreign Transcripts.
An Essay addressing the topic listed below. Your essay should not exceed a total of two pages, double spaced.
◦ As a counselor, describe your strategies or approach in working with a specific student population (e.g. general student population, including, but not limited to low-income, English language learners, Veterans, transfer, former foster youth, high school/dual enrollment and career technical education students)
An Essay addressing the topic listed below. Your essay should not exceed a total of two pages, double spaced.
◦ Describe your teaching philosophy and approach to teaching Personal Development, College Success, Counseling, or Guidance courses.
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Please upload your materials as PDF files and use file names that clearly reflect the contents of each attachment.

To apply for this position, please go to www.mpc.edu/employment and click on the link for "Full Time Faculty and Administrator Positions." Click on the job title for full details about the position. Additionally you will see an "apply" button immediately above the announcement to the right.

You will be required to create a user account. If you already have a user account with another NeoGov employer, you will be able to use your existing account login information. Please complete all the required components of the application including uploading of your transcripts and other required documents.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (831)645-1341.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Kayla Garcia
Human Resources Department
Monterey Peninsula College
831-646-3038
kgarcia@mpc.edu

Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by phone approximately 2-4 weeks following the application deadline. Initial interviews are held on campus and tentatively scheduled for March 12 and March 13. Travel expenses associated with the initial interview are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Selected finalists will be invited to second interviews with the Superintendent/President and Vice President of Student Services during the week of March 18, 2019. Partial reimbursement for expenses associated with the second interview may be available. Positions are subject to adequate funding and MPC reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Conditions of Employment
Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, Risk Assessment or verification of a negative TB exam, proof of fingerprints taken via Live Scan to the Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval.

The District is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

About the College
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is a fully accredited California public community college. With an open admissions policy, the college is known for the excellence of its academic programs and student support services. The college has been recognized as a top military friendly school.

Monterey Peninsula College is located on the beautiful central coast of California, approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco. The cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside and the unincorporated areas commonly known as Big Sur, Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach are all served by the district. Monterey Peninsula is known as a world-class destination and the many attractions of the area include an incomparable coastline, numerous state parks, the historical district of Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and several of the most famous golf courses in the world.

Monterey Peninsula College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation and contact information for the Commission can be found at http://www.accjc.org.

ACCJC reaffirmed Monterey Peninsula College's accreditation in June 2018. MPC's accreditation evaluation site visit occurred in October 2016. http://www.mpc.edu/about- mpc/campus-information/accreditation

For information about course offerings, please see the Monterey Peninsula College catalog and class schedules:
http://www.mpc.edu/academics/general-information/course-catalogs-class-schedules

For a history of the development of the Education Center at Marina: http://www.mpc.edu/academics/campus-centers/education-center-at-marina

For Institutional Research: http://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus- information/institutional-research

For full application instructions and position description, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/2284973/counselor-general-full-time-tenure-track-fall-2019





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