Part-Time Counselor

Salary : $70.50 - $77.32 Hourly

Location : Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA

Job Type : Part-Time Faculty

Job Number : 00113

Division : Student Affairs

Department : Sch of Counseling & SSP

Opening Date : 04 / 26 / 2025

FLSA : Exempt

Funding Type : Categorical

Initial Screening Deadline : 05 / 18 / 2025

Start Date : July 15, 2025

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

Applications forPart-Time Counselor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Southwestern College is looking to hire Part-Time Counselors with a minimum of one year community college counseling experience to provide academic, career, and transfer counseling services. Ideal candidates have prior experience working with a diverse student population such as international students, men of color, learning communities, first generation students, students who cross international border, immigrant community and low-income populations.

Service modality is face-to-face.

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

the equivalent.

NOTE : A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience counseling and advising students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.
• Skill in personal, career, and academic counseling.
• Experience in crisis counseling.
• Bilingual

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE : Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact department chair, Lisa Rodriguez at 619-421-6700 ext. 4914 or

Application Process :

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and / or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA) :

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report :

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP) :

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the website.

Southwestern Community College District provides an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents that includes affordable medical plans, employer paid dental and life insurance, CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement options, vacation and sick leave accruals, and professional development opportunities.

For more information, please visit the webpage.

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Do you have at least a Master's degree 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?An applicant who does not possess the minimum educational degree or holds a degree that does not match the exact degree title(s) listed under "Minimum Qualifications," may have their educational preparation reviewed to determine if it is equivalent to the breadth and content of coursework typical of the required degree(s). Granting of equivalency is a District decision and may be considered if the applicant submits a Supplemental Equivalency Application by uploading the form with your online application. Applicants may include additional supporting documents to demonstrate their equivalency request.

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