Assistant Professor, Counselor - Rising Scholars (Norco College)


Application Deadline
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.3/27/24
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Counselor - Rising Scholars (Norco College)
Job listing number:
Department: Counseling (N)
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian
Student Position Type:
Student Employment Location/Department:
College/Campus:Norco
Physical location of the position: Offsite Location
If off-site, please specify location. California Rehabilitation Center, Fifth St, Norco, CA 92860
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Tenure Track (Faculty)
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week.
Position Length:10-month
Salary Range: Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6
Salary Amount: $90,911 - $140,070
Salary Type: Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:

Job Description:
Basic Function:
The ideal candidate will share Norco College's commitment to inspiring and educating a diverse student body. With a population of over 13,000 students, we seek to sustain an environment where student success is realized by all groups and that every student finds a supportive community committed to each individual's academic and personal success. Norco College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and embraces diversity in all its forms, creating a climate that encourages a variety of perspectives and opinions to be shared in an environment of civility. Norco College is a California Community College Chancellors Office (CCCCO) recognized Rising Scholars Network institution that serves both incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students.

The successful candidate will be well-rounded, having considerable experience in both instruction and general counseling. Familiarity with the Guided Pathways framework and counseling's role is expected. It is preferred that the successful candidate is proficient in counseling and advising students in the areas of career, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and approved programs of study.

This position includes counseling duties for incarcerated students at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, CA, and formerly incarcerated students on the Norco College campus. This position may also provide services to students at other facilities within the region that are a partner with Norco College. The successful candidate will be comfortable and proficient in working in a limited technology counseling environment.

This position may include counseling duties related to the career or Transfer centers, Onboarding, Outreach, Veterans services, Puente, Umoja, and/or any other special populations within the college. It may include evening assignments, recruitment, class preparation and instruction, high school liaison responsibilities, student activities and curriculum development. May include presentation of Student Success workshops, operating in an online or a limited technology environment, and facilitation of student success programs.
Education: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.)

(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions).

Experience:
Experience:

A minimum of the equivalent of one-year full time counseling experience at the collegiate level as well as the equivalent of one year of teaching experience, also at the collegiate level, are required. Knowledge and experience in teaching guidance courses is required.

Experience working with special populations is desirable. Recent experience working with African American, Latinx/Hispanic and other racially, ethnically, socioeconomically minoritized students in the classroom or as an advisor is desired. Demonstrated understanding of how historical patterns have shaped these groups' experiences and representation within higher education, especially how real or perceived exclusion can shape patterns of participation and outcomes is desired. Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity and equity gaps in the classroom, as well as experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques and practices for engaging our diverse student population in addition to having the ability to teach well; create and develop curriculum; work well with others (students, faculty, staff, and administrators); and fulfill the duties of a full-time counseling faculty member in a shared governance environment.

Licenses/Certifications:
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None.

Other:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Required Qualifications
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with system-impacted students and an understanding of challenges experienced by incarceration and trauma-informed communication practices is preferred.

Experience working with historically underserved students in the classroom, and an understanding of historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education.

Experience providing academic, career and disability related counseling for students with disabilities in an educational setting.

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, which includes educational and career counseling to a diverse community college student population; providing support services to students at risk; development of student educational plans; assisting students with the transfer process; recruitment and outreach activities; instruction and class preparation; committee work; program and curriculum development, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
2. The instructional assignment will include lecture and/or laboratory classes in the discipline.
3. Other responsibilities may include developing career seminars and classes; transfer and study skills workshops; evaluating and recommending appropriate career instruments, including computer software; collaborative activities within department and other disciplines; developing a comprehensive career decision-making process for use with undecided students.
4. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members. All faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work.
5. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, scheduling and other matters are also expected of all Counseling faculty.
6. Counseling is a profession grounded in service with teamwork at the core. The successful candidate, like all faculty members, will uphold high standards of professionalism and teamwork as well as maintaining ethical standards appropriate to the position.

Conditions of Employment:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Ten-month, tenure-track position.
2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and legal dependents.
4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. Maintain broad knowledge of academic or occupational area and design pedagogy related to learning outcomes.
7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in District promotional activities, active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, appropriate professional activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.

Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:

Optional Applicant Documents:
Other Document
Doctorate Transcript
Other Transcript
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:
Copies of license, credential, certificate, etc.

Effective Employment Date: 8/19/25
Application Deadline: 03-27-2025

Special Comments:
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
  
• Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
  
• Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!
  
• Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
  
• The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8595.

Application Types Accepted: Faculty Application

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