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Closing Date: 11/21/2025

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Counselor

Working Title Assistant Professor, Counseling

Recruitment Limits

Location San Diego City College

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT–College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.

The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 10 Months

Position Number: 000686

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department Counseling

The Position

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Development and Matriculation and the Department of General Counseling & Personal Growth, applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Counselor (Tenure-Track). The Counselor is responsible for providing general in-person and online counseling services, as well as program coordination. This is a 40-hour work week (30 on campus & 10 off-campus), Monday through Friday, 10-month assignment with an estimated start in January 2026.

San Diego City College is a multi-cultural institution committed to providing open access to all who can benefit from instruction and to meeting the diverse and ever-changing educational, cultural, and economic needs of the urban core and surrounding communities of San Diego.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Major Responsibilities

+ Assist City College’s diverse student population with the successful transfer, personal and career counseling, and educational goal completion.

+ When needed, serve as program coordinator (implementation, evaluation, budgeting) for a counseling retention program.

+ Provide counseling services to students of diverse backgrounds regarding transfer, degree, and career technical education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.

+ Provide information and guidance to students, faculty, staff, and the community to ensure the appropriate and successful transition of students to four-year colleges and universities, and provide the necessary support.

+ Provide campus in-reach and community outreach through information, guidance, and counseling to diverse student and staff populations to assure appropriate transfer of high school students into community colleges or adult centers, and transition of community college and adult students into four-year institutions or into careers.

+ Facilitate student success, guided pathways, equity, and pre-enrollment services to students.

+ Perform educational counseling, administer and interpret appropriate assessment instruments to prospective students; refer students to support services and faculty to further assist them in determining appropriate educational goals.

+ Inform students about college procedures, catalog use, regulations, fees, resources, special programs, multiple measures, and Math and English options based on Milestones.

+ Assist students with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans.

+ Assist students in finding appropriate college and community resources to resolve problems, and crises, which interfere with their success as students.

+ Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student learning problems in cooperation with the instructional programs and services.

+ Provide counseling services to special program students including students on financial aid, international students, veterans, students with disabilities, and students in various retention programs.

+ Assist with the ongoing planning and implementation of the college’s Integration efforts, Success Equity and Achievement Program, and Guided Pathways to name a few.

+ Participate in the evaluation of institutional practices and programs as they affect students; plan and conduct relevant research in areas such as academic skill levels, student attrition, and follow-up transfer.

+ Teach Personal Growth courses, conduct orientations and workshops for students.

+ Participation in campus-wide and district committees.

+ Maintain cooperative work relationships across campus and departments.

Qualifications

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

+ 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.)

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge:

+ General knowledge of the California Education Code as it pertains to the position.

+ Counseling techniques, both individually and group, in a higher education setting.

+ Principles and practices of counseling within a community college environment.

+ Requirements for various degree programs.

+ Research techniques.

+ District policies and procedures as they relate to the college and the position.

+ Technology and software required to meet the evolving demands of this position.

+ Tests and their use and interpretation for career and educational counseling.

+ Knowledge and/or experience with the California Community College Chancellor’s office VAR reporting system.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using culturally relevant counseling strategies to provide academic, career, and personal counseling services to students from special populations. This may include the initial intake interview, verification of program participation, assessing program eligibility, creating educational plans, providing case management, individual counseling, and leading group presentations.

+ Multilingual in English and 1) Spanish, 2) Arabic 3) Farsi, or Other Languages.

+ Teach and facilitate individual and group sessions.

+ Analyze a situation correctly and adopt an effective course of action.

+ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

+ Establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community.

+ Make persuasive and articulate presentations before groups.

+ Coordination, implementation, budgeting, and evaluation of retention and/or student success programs.

Training and Experience:

+ Demonstrated evidence of knowledge, training, and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with diverse community college populations, including those with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

+ Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and ability to identify students experiencing academic difficulties including monitoring, evaluating progress, and increasing retention.

+ Evidence of experience in providing information about campus-based programs such as DSPS , EOPS , Umoja, Puente, City Scholars, HUBU , MESA , Undocumented Resource Center, AAPI , Credit for Prior Learning, Veterans, Promise, Articulation, Student Employment and Career Services.

+ Expertise in the use and interpretation of career assessment tools, creating new interventions, models, or theories for career counseling.

+ Experience in a leadership role; coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating a student support program.

+ Demonstrated training and experience with the impact of trauma on behavior and development, and interventions and approaches that support student success.

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

As they relate to the position

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Category III

Environment:

Favorable, usually involves an office.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

+ Complete online application;

+ Letter of Interest;

+ Resume;

+ Unofficial Transcript (Graduate);

+ Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate); AND ,

+ Three (3) References listed within the application.

+ Equivalency Request (required if applicable).

+ Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

+ Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (optional).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Application closes: Nov. 28

First level interviews: Dec. 15 – 17

Second level/final interviews: week of Jan. 6, 2026

Position start date: Jan. 20, 2026

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

+ Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

+ Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

+ Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

+ Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

+ Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

+ Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

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