Counselor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Salary

$60.00 per hour; rate may vary based on assignment type and Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Location

Porterville, CA – PC Main Campus.

Department

Counseling.

Job Type

Temporary – Adjunct (part‑time, hourly faculty pool).

Basic Function

Provide a full range of counseling services and/or instruction in student development courses. Assignments may include day or evening counseling/teaching, weekends, large classes, distance learning, and multiple teaching methodologies.

Representative Duties

• Deliver counseling services to students.
• Teach student development courses.
• Adapt instruction for various modalities (in‑person, online, hybrid).
• Engage with diverse student populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas plus a valid Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments approved via an Application for Equivalence.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions; foreign degrees require evaluation by a NACES‑approved service.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, teaching‑focused environment.
• Support students with varied skills, motivations, and academic/vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum across multiple delivery modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain current subject‑matter expertise.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Utilize computers and explore new technologies to benefit the program.
• Commit to the California community college mission.

Application Requirements

Submit a complete application packet that includes:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching
• Legible transcripts
• Sample syllabi
• List of five professional references (listed on application form)

All documents must be redacted of personal identifiers (Social Security Number, date of birth, photos). Foreign‑degree evaluations must be included.