Job Description Title:
PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING – General (1) Tenure-Track position

Job Category:
Faculty

Employee Group:
Faculty

Time (Percent Time):
100%

Term (months/year):
11 months

Current Work Schedule (days, hours):
As Assigned

Salary Range:
Step 1- 9

Salary:
Initial Placement $71,209 – $106,275*

Shift Differential:

Health & Welfare:
The College contributes $11,821* toward annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System ( PERS ) and State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) retirement programs.

*Subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Department:
Counseling

Open Date:
10/06/2015

Closing Date: NOTE: Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM PST on the Closing Date. (Read all posting details and Application Procedure.)
11/06/2015

Open Until Filled:
No

Basic Function/Overview:

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive counseling services to a culturally diverse student population, including academic, career and personal counseling.
• Assist in planning, developing, documenting and executing specific services, programs and activities pertaining to the Student Success and Support Program Plan ( SSSP ).
• Counsel students in education planning, including assisting students in discovering and clarifying their educational and career goals.
• Conduct new student orientations.
• Teach counseling courses and facilitate workshops.
• Counsel students on probation and facing dismissal; make referrals to appropriate interventions.
• Attend department, committee, and division meetings; serve on college committees.
• Participate in professional and co-curricular activities.
• Use and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods, including the use of current and future technologies.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities, College policies, division policies and department policies.
• Maintain scheduled office and campus hours.
• Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Other Duties:

Knowledge Of:

Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications/ Education & Experience:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. A Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, or the equivalent. ( NOTE : A bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ) is an alternative qualification for this discipline per title 5, section 53410.1); OR

2. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor or a counselor. (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential AND transcripts must be submitted with the application).

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

C. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Equivalencies:
Not Applicable

Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of teaching experience in counseling.
• Evidence of experience working with students providing academic, career and personal counseling in an educational setting.
• Knowledge and use of electronic educational planning and degree audit technology for students.
• Experience in developing and/or providing student interventions designed to increase access, retention, and successful degree/transfer completion.

License(s) & Other Requirements:
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

The incumbent may periodically be required to get to a variety of locations. If operating a vehicle, employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Working Environment:

Physical Demands:

Hazards:

Instructions re: Confidential Letters of Recommendation
The Confidential Letters of Recommendation ( CLOR ) section of the application is Optional.You may skip this option if you do not wish to request confidential letters from the individuals you have selected to provide letters of recommendation. If you decide to skip this option, you will be prompted in the screen for Optional and Required Documents to attach the letters yourself.

If the letters are confidential , create and attach a word document to the link for the required letter stating that your letter providers will submit the letters via the confidential portal. The email notification and link to attach a confidential letter are sent to the confidential reference as soon as the application is submitted and confirmed to be “Under Review by HR”. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status as soon as possible, well in advance of the deadline, to give your letter provider ample time to attach the letter. You may want to call confidential references to ask them to check their email for the notification and link. The links for confidential letters expire at 4:00 PM on the date the job posting closes.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure all required documents are submitted before the closing deadline.

Conditions of Employment:
This is a full-time, tenure-track, 11-month contract position that begins in the 2015-16 academic year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been livescanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees – The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: http://www.mtsac.edu/safety/pdf/2014ASRFinal.pdf

Examination Requirements:

Typing Certificate Requirements:

Application Procedure:
Apply between October 6, 2015 and 4 PM, November 6, 2015. Paper applications are no longer accepted and incomplete packets will not be considered.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application

2. A cover letter indicating how qualifications and required experience are met and addressing the applicant’s philosophy of teaching

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position

4. A minimum of three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation or any of the required documents)

5. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.

6. Your cover letter and three letters of recommendation should specifically address your experience working with students providing academic, career, and personal counseling in an educational setting.

Special Notes:
Please note: A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources:(909) 274-4225 . E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu .

Foreign Transcripts:
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA . This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Inquiries/Contact:
Zaira Jimenez, Human Resources Analyst
(909)274-4225; E-mail: zjimenez@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the Vice President of Student Services for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources, needs, and Board of Trustees’ approval. The starting date will be determined following Board approval and receipt of livescan clearance.

TRAVEL POLICY : Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to $500 maximum. Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The required letters of recommendation are not required to be confidential but if your reference prefers to send a confidential letter, please follow these instructions and notify your reference directly. To obtain a confidential letter of recommendation, you must enter the reference’s name and email address in the fields provided under the “Confidential References” section of the application.

NOTICE : In order for your reference to receive an email with a link to attach a confidential reference letter, you must complete your application and reach the status of “Under Review by HR”. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status as soon as possible well in advance of the deadline to provide your reference ample time to attach the letter.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure that all required and any optional documents are attached by no later than 4:00 PM PST of the closing date shown on the job posting.

EEO Policy:
It is the policy of Mt. San Antonio College that harassment is prohibited and that all persons shall receive equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, age (over 40), medical condition (cancer), mental disability, physical disability (including HIV & AIDS ), marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran Status. This nondiscrimination policy covers Family and Medical Care Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Contact the Office of Human Resources if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process at 909.274.4225.

Mt. San Antonio College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Conflict of Interest
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN ,
RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION .

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

Quick Link
http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu: 80/postings/3524