Two weeks prior to the deadline to submit applications, the diversity of current applicants will be assessed. Upon review, if the pool does not include sufficient diversity at that time, the application window may be extended.

This position is a high priority for our District for the 2024-2025 year and is contingent upon continued available district, grant and state funding.

Initial Salary Placement on Academic Salary Schedule 1 is dependent on education and experience.  Salary range is from:   $87,228 – $138,696 annually (adjusted for 12 months of pay per year).  Column placement is based on education and step placement will be based on years of professional experience, not to exceed nine (9) years’ experience for a maximum placement of Step 10:  For details, click on link to Academic Salary Schedule.

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY
 
Ujima Scholars actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to supporting and uplifting Black and African American students. The Ujima Scholars counselor will assist African American and other student populations in transitioning into and connecting with the campus community, enhancing cultural and educational experiences, and increasing persistence and retention rates to achieve their educational goals. The Ujima Scholars Counselor serves as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students.
 
College of the Canyons is seeking a faculty leader in the area of Ujima Counseling. This is a 11-MONTH professional, full-time tenure track position beginning July 1, 2024.  The position may include a combination of teaching, department, college, and community leadership functions.  Assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties at all District sites.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 
 

• Supports the recruitment and marketing efforts, in continuing to build the Ujima Scholars program Conducts face-to-face and online academic, career, transfer and life-skills counseling to the Ujima Scholars program and general student populations.
• Counsels students by assisting them in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including developing abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans; assisting with students' career exploration and program selection; recommending adjustments to college and personal development.
• Evaluates student aptitudes, abilities, and interests to advise them regarding career paths, career uncertainty, current and future employment trends.
• Interprets certificate, associate degree, and transfer related requirements.
• Evaluates transcripts, clears prerequisites, processes graduation petitions, and other college forms as needed
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention, success, and completion programs to meet program participant needs in support of the advancement of Ujima Scholars
• Develops college orientations, workshops related to educational and career planning, probation, study skills, and other topics to support Ujima Scholars success
• Facilitates orientations, workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.
• Provide students with information regarding college and community resources, assists students with the procedures for enrollment, placement, financial aid and academic progress.
• Conducts follow-up services to students experiencing academic difficulties such as students on academic probation, academic dismissal, and students with excessive units.
• Enters counseling notes and appropriate reason codes for counseling student contacts. Ensures that all data elements are entered into the District's electronic record keeping software.
• May teach credit and noncredit Counseling courses, in accordance with established course outlines. This may also include learning community classes which link Ujima Scholar emphasis counseling courses to English and/or Math sections
• Collaborates with campus faculty, staff, students, and departments in celebrating and advocating for our Ujima Scholars program.
• Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum; assesses student learning outcomes at the course and program review levels.
• Engages in activities that enhance rapport with local high school, community and industry partners, and/or four- year institutions.
• Conducts collegial responsibilities by participating in institutional committee assignments, Ujima Scholars student recruitment and retention, shared governance, and campus life activities.
• Collaborates and participates as a contributing member to the Black Student Alliance, A2MEND, and the Intercultural Center to ensure support for our Black/African American students.
• Develops and revises appropriate credit and noncredit program and course curriculum in response to discipline and workforce needs. 
• Maintains office hours and participates in department, division, and college committees and governance.
• Participates in and implements departmental and college program reviews. 
• Participates in additional faculty responsibilities, including college decision-making activities related to professional and academic matters. The activities will occur within the department as well as in the larger College setting and at all district campuses.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and preparation related to best practices associated with pedagogy, andragogy, and all instructional (including virtual) teaching modalities to address anticipated student and instructional delivery needs.
• Participates in all course, program and institutional Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
 

• Possession of an unexpired California Community College Counselor Credential; 

• 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,

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Counseling shape patterns of participation and; Knowledge of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) transfer and admissions processes
• Knowledge of current statewide initiatives and best practices in student services
• Experience in high-impact teaching and counseling practices
• Knowledge of approaches, theories, and strategies related to supporting historically marginalized students
• Knowledge of methods and strategies used in counseling
• Knowledge career development methods and techniques, 
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs)
• Experience with appointment scheduling software, teleconferencing software, and chat services 
• Ability to interact and coordinate with feeder secondary schools and local community agencies.  
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement Counseling projects and special events. 
• Experience as a Counselor in higher education, preferably at a community college.  
• Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, including use of advanced technology required in the discipline. 
• Experience with online counseling/teaching and pedagogy is desired. 
• Strong commitment to professional growth and development, and to the continued innovation and improvement of successful teaching.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology utilized in providing high quality instruction and the understanding and successful use of learning technology. 
• Willingness to facilitate and encourage student success by working to develop varied and innovative academic learning environments. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with on-campus groups (including students, faculty, administrators and staff), as well as, off-campus community and education partners. 
• In addition to being well qualified to teach in their respective disciplines, it is desirable that faculty have additional abilities and interests in contributing to other professional pursuits at the College, such as: instructional innovation, second language ability, sponsoring clubs, new program development, student success initiatives and community outreach.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.

• Counseling Faculty members at College of the Canyons facilitate student learning by working to develop every student’s ability and by designing varied and exciting learning environments.
• Counseling Faculty members work as team members with all staff, create innovations in teaching and learning methods, and work to provide an environment for students to be partners in learning.
• Counseling Faculty members also assist in program planning, carry out related projects and evaluate related department programs and faculty.  
• Counseling Faculty members carry out their professional responsibilities by participating in the college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters via meetings, by participating on project teams, by engaging in ongoing and meaningful professional development, and by providing support to students on a one-to-one and small group basis at regularly scheduled times.

• Maintain up to date on issues regarding equity, inclusion and other issues impacting our Black/African American student population
• Develop a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for our  Black/African American student population;
• Adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of Black/African American college students with differing learning modalities and abilities;
• Facilitate Ujima Scholar group workshops that engage, motivate, and provide a holistic approach in celebrating the Black Experience. Maintain subject matter currency relevant to Black college students;
• Effectively ensure the accuracy of notes entered in our student database;
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops regarding equity, inclusion, and other issues impacting our   Black/African American student population;
• Effectively engage with technological tools designed to assist the students and institution in moving students toward goal completion;
• Communicate effective orally and in writing;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, faculty, and students
• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in cooperative problem solving; 
• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in cooperative problem solving. 
• Success at initiating, executing and following up on projects, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results;
• A commitment to the mission and values of the community college;
• A positive attitude, including the ability to foster collegiality;
• Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change;
• Open-mindedness, including fairness and the ability to see multiple perspectives;
• The willingness to take risks and be innovative;
• A willingness to see complex tasks through to completion; and
• The willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.

Conditions of Employment:

• Eleven-month position; anticipated starting date July 1, 2024 (start date not negotiable). 
• Initial Salary Placement on Academic Salary Schedule 1 is dependent on education and experience.  Salary range is from:   $87,228 – $138,696 annually (adjusted for 12 months of pay per year).  Column placement is based on education and step placement will be based on years of professional experience, not to exceed nine (9) years’ experience for a maximum placement of Step 10:  For details, click on link to Academic Salary Schedule.
• Part of the teaching assignment may be evenings and/or weekends at all District sites.  
• The instructor may be expected to deliver instruction utilizing nontraditional delivery methods. 
• An excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and Section 125 is offered.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
• Successful completion of background fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical examination (disabilities not related to the physical job will not affect the application process) and TB screening.  
• Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
• Board of Trustees approval.
• Official transcript must be submitted upon offer of employment.
•  Position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

• A District Academic Application.
• Letter of interest (cover letter). In your letter, please address your qualifications and experience as they pertain to the job duties, the demonstrated knowledge, and the abilities section of this announcement. Provides specific details and examples of your direct leadership in achieving the list of minimum and desirable requirements for this position.
• A detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) required for the position. Submit unofficial copies of transcripts for application purposes. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts. Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education. Please see our website for evaluation requirements for units and degrees earned at foreign institutions.
• Confidential Recruitment Source Information (Voluntary Survey).  This is voluntary and is part of the online applicant profile separate from the application.
• Philosophy of Diversity Statement.
• Supplemental Questions. Complete the Supplemental Questions as part of your application packet.

1. Do you possess an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Counseling? If yes, submit applicable credential (front and back).
2. Do you possess a 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? If yes, submit transcripts (front and back).
3. Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist? If yes, submit transcripts (front and back) 
4. If you answered "Yes" to Questions 1, 2, or 3 to qualify for this position, please provide a written response detailing how you meet the requirements listed for that qualification. Please provide applicable degree information and detailed professional experience information (quantify full-time equivalent years and explain how experience is directly related to the teaching assignment). Please type "N/A" if this question is not applicable.
5. Please describe your experience working with Black/African American students, promoting Black/African American student success, and implementing programs and services to ensure Black student success. 
6. Please describe your experience with guided pathways or similar strategy.  Guided Pathways refers to a movement that seeks to streamline a student’s journey through college by providing structed choice, revamped support, and clear learning outcomes. 
7. Please describe your direct experience conducting academic, career and personal counseling in a community college, and/or other education setting.
8. Please describe your direct experience teaching and/or counseling in an online environment.
9. Please outline the technological tools you use in a counseling and teaching environment. Please be specific in describing the software programs and your proficiency in using them in both settings.

• Skills evaluation of candidates for interview may be required.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• A presentation will be required for those candidates selected for an initial interview.
• Current COC employees who are applying for this position: Please be aware that materials from your personnel file are not included as part of the application file; therefore, please provide the same requested application materials as any other applicant.