New River Community College
Counseling DSP&S (Part-Time Pool)
New River Community College, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012
Overview
Counseling DSPS (Part-Time Pool) Ventura County Community College District Salary:
See Position Description Job Type:
Part-Time Faculty Job Number:
2025-00530 Location:
Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA Department:
Districtwide Closing:
Continuous
Description
We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
What you’ll do
Under the general supervision of a dean, a Counselor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive counseling, career guidance, and advisement services to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of developing and facilitating the attainment of their academic, vocational and personal objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Counselors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
Who we are
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCDs three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Representative Duties
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist students in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program. Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation. Develop individual plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work experience/work-study and employment. Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities. Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college. Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including the application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures. Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress. Assist in the preparation of counseling-related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations. Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals. Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations. Provide work direction to others. Perform related duties as assigned.
E = Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements: 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 coursework 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 full time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: Counseling for students with disabilities; OR 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. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If the degree on your transcripts does not exactly match the ones specified above, read the Equivalency section below. Foreign transcripts information and process is described below.
Equivalency
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that candidates may attain expertise through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education and experience may be judged as equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications. If your transcripts do not list the degree title exactly, you may complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee. For details on equivalency, review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and Administrative Policy 7211.
Supplemental Information
Selection & Application Process
SELECTION PROCESS If a vacancy becomes available, applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Only complete application packets that meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you need assistance using the online application system, contact GovernmentJobs.com applicant support at (855) 524-5627, 6 AM to 5 PM PT, Monday–Friday. All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents to be considered. Materials in district personnel files will not be considered unless included in the application packet. Required documents must be submitted; you may submit a new application every 24 hours but with all attachments. Only the most recent application will be considered. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. Cover Letter. Include date, your name, and the position/locations; address diversity and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community. Resume. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and conferral date. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted. If degree is not yet conferred, provide anticipated completion date. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS Foreign transcripts require evaluation if coursework is not CHEA or US ED accredited. Review CHEA/US ED lists and approved evaluation agencies. Official foreign transcript evaluation may be required upon hire.
Starting Salary : Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $3,209 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load. Salaries governed by the AFT contract. Verification of part-time teaching experience is required within 30 days of offer.
Accommodations Applicants needing reasonable accommodation for the interview process must notify Human Resources in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Document the accommodation in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu with the type and extent of accommodation needed.
For more information about the recruitment process, please visit our Academic Careers page. To apply, please visit the posting at the provided link.
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Counseling DSPS (Part-Time Pool) Ventura County Community College District Salary:
See Position Description Job Type:
Part-Time Faculty Job Number:
2025-00530 Location:
Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA Department:
Districtwide Closing:
Continuous
Description
We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
What you’ll do
Under the general supervision of a dean, a Counselor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive counseling, career guidance, and advisement services to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of developing and facilitating the attainment of their academic, vocational and personal objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Counselors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
Who we are
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCDs three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Representative Duties
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist students in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program. Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation. Develop individual plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work experience/work-study and employment. Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities. Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college. Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including the application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures. Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress. Assist in the preparation of counseling-related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations. Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals. Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations. Provide work direction to others. Perform related duties as assigned.
E = Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements: 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 coursework 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 full time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: Counseling for students with disabilities; OR 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. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If the degree on your transcripts does not exactly match the ones specified above, read the Equivalency section below. Foreign transcripts information and process is described below.
Equivalency
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that candidates may attain expertise through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education and experience may be judged as equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications. If your transcripts do not list the degree title exactly, you may complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee. For details on equivalency, review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and Administrative Policy 7211.
Supplemental Information
Selection & Application Process
SELECTION PROCESS If a vacancy becomes available, applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Only complete application packets that meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you need assistance using the online application system, contact GovernmentJobs.com applicant support at (855) 524-5627, 6 AM to 5 PM PT, Monday–Friday. All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents to be considered. Materials in district personnel files will not be considered unless included in the application packet. Required documents must be submitted; you may submit a new application every 24 hours but with all attachments. Only the most recent application will be considered. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. Cover Letter. Include date, your name, and the position/locations; address diversity and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community. Resume. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and conferral date. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted. If degree is not yet conferred, provide anticipated completion date. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS Foreign transcripts require evaluation if coursework is not CHEA or US ED accredited. Review CHEA/US ED lists and approved evaluation agencies. Official foreign transcript evaluation may be required upon hire.
Starting Salary : Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $3,209 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load. Salaries governed by the AFT contract. Verification of part-time teaching experience is required within 30 days of offer.
Accommodations Applicants needing reasonable accommodation for the interview process must notify Human Resources in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Document the accommodation in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu with the type and extent of accommodation needed.
For more information about the recruitment process, please visit our Academic Careers page. To apply, please visit the posting at the provided link.
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