• Job Description

  Req#: 32482863907
  Posting Details
  
  Position Information
  
  Job Number
  FAC00342P
  
  Position Title
  Counselor, Hourly Part-Time
  
  Position Type
  Faculty Hourly Pool
  
  Percentage Employee
  Not to exceed 60%
  
  Number of Months Assignment
  Part-Time pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired for assignments based on the college needs.
  
  Starting Date
  As Needed - This is to establish a pool for future part-time counseling/teaching positions.
  
  Current Work Schedule
  
  Salary Range
  
  Salary
  
  Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at to see the faculty salary schedule.
  
  Shift Differential
  
  FLSA
  Non-Exempt
  
  Location
  Main Campus
  
  Department
  Counseling & Student Equity
  
  Open Date
  08/27/2024
  
  Closing Date
  06/30/2025
  
  Open Until Filled
  No
  
  About Rio Hondo College
  
  About Río Hondo College
  
  Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
  
  Strengths
  
  Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
  
  Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
  
  Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
  
  Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
  
  In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
  
  Basic Function/Definition
  
  This recruitment is to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.
  
  Essential Duties
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  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. 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, pursuant to Title 5, Section 53410.1.
  OR
  A valid California Community College Counselor Credential
  OR
  The equivalent.
  AND
  Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  
  Equivalencies
  
  A Masters degree in education with an emphasis in counseling that includes a minimum of 24 graduate level units in counseling courses AND a graduate level counseling practicum or internship in a community college setting.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.
  
  Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.
  
  Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.
  
  Foreign Degrees
  
  Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
  
  License Certificates/Credentials
  
  Desired Qualifications
  
  Working Conditions
  
  Position Description
  
  Applications are now being accepted for Counselor, Hourly Part-Time (Not to exceed 24 hours per week) to fulfill current and anticipated needs in General Counseling, Student Equity, Dual Enrollment & Outreach, Student Success Center, and other special population programs.
  
  Application Procedure
  
  Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
  
  
  • Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
  • Cover Page (one page)
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
  • Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted)
  • Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts) .Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
  • PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  • NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
  
  
  Special Instructions to Applicants
  
  Additional Information
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
  • Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
  • As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
  • Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
  • For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required.
  • Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
  • A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
  
  
  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 and staff.
  
  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.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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