Academic Counselor

Academic Counselor

Salary: $64,204.00 - $100,654.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Faculty Tenure Track
Job Number: 12-2022-R1
Closing: 2/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Counseling

Basic Functions

2023 SBCC Cluster Hiring

SBCC is committed to implementing anti-racist hiring practices to enable the district to achieve measurable progress towards diversifying our faculty numbers. We are recruiting 24 tenure track faculty positions for Fall 2023. The ideal candidate will have two or more of the characteristics listed below; as part of the application process candidates will be asked to describe and include examples of which characteristics most closely align with their personal and/or professional commitments and experiences.

Candidate Characteristics

Has experience or has demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and/or engaging in services for Black and Brown students

Has demonstrated knowledge of barriers for Black and Brown students and experience in addressing disproportionate impact at an institution

Has experience in or has demonstrated commitment in facilitating Black and Brown students' navigating a higher education institution

Has experience or has demonstrated commitment to integrating elements of culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy SBCC has reserved the following 24 tenure-track faculty positions to seek faculty with the expertise to lead our institution in serving Black and Brown students.

Available Positions

Academic Counseling (2)

Cosmetology

Parenting and ECW

American Ethnic Studies

DSPS Counselor Coordinator

Political Science and Economics

Art Ceramics

DSPS Counselor/LD Specialist

SOML - ASL

Art History

English

Spanish

Associate Degree Nursing (3)

English as a Second Language

Umoja

Biological Sciences

Luria Library

Biological Sciences - Biomedical

Marine Diving

Chemistry

P.E., Health, Dance

Santa Barbara City College is seeking two full-time, tenure track faculty member positions in the Academic Counseling Center to start in Fall 2023. In 2009, SBCC was designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting our responsibility to support and serve the needs of our Latina/o/x students. Moreover, given our overall student population, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to join a department that is dedicated to the use of curriculum and pedagogy that shares SBCC's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse post-traditional student population.

Academic Counselor responsibilities include providing academic counseling services in which the student is assisted in identifying, planning and implementing their immediate and long range educational goals; providing student success counseling in which the student is engaged in and assisted with identifying personal and academic strengths and challenges and developing life management skills that affect academic and personal success. The role of the general counselor will also include assessing personal, career/career technical, family or other social concerns affecting students' academic success; empowering students to utilize college and community support services; referring students to personal and career counseling services when appropriate.

The Counselor is also responsible for providing project and/or program leadership and coordinating services as assigned by the District in support of the counseling and student development objectives of the college, Title 5 regulations, and other related state and federal regulations; developing and applying technology-based counseling and advising services; collaborating and serving as liaison with instructional faculty and other educational entities and agencies as assigned; teaching Personal Development/College Success courses as assigned; participating in research and review of effectiveness of counseling programs; and participating in college-wide, department, and individual professional development activities, including participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments. The counselor is also responsible for maintaining currency in effective advising and counseling practices as well as multi-faceted transfer issues that affect student educational planning and guidance. Collaboratively work with students to create individually tailored abbreviated and comprehensive student educational plans that are consistent, accurate, and detail-oriented to map out the student's educational and/or career goals. Ability to work independently and leverage technology to assist students in a remote modality as assigned.

The Counselor is a member of the Educational Support Division of the Academic Senate and is responsible for providing the specific services of a Counselor as described herein and also the general responsibilities described in the Educational Support Faculty Job Description. Expectation to be Department Chair on a rotating basis within the Academic Counseling Center.

Note: The Counselor position will be required to work for a period of 175 days and an additional 20 days beyond the regular 175 day faculty contract for a total of 195 days excluding holidays. This position will be compensated for the additional twenty days beyond the regular faculty contract.

SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS:

The current salary schedule range for an entering tenure-track faculty member is $64,204 - $100,654 plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,210.20. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member advances one-step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $128,134, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" health and welfare benefits program.

Representative Duties

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of two (2) out of the four (4) Cluster Hire characteristics

Commitment to the community college mission.

An understanding of the implications a Hispanic-Serving designation suggests for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of racially and/or ethnically minoritized students within Higher Education shape patterns of participation and outcomes within the classroom.

Evidence of working effectively with racially and/or ethnically diverse populations.

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning)

An understanding of anti-racist and culturally-responsive pedagogical practices which honor and respect what students bring to the classroom and uses students' prior knowledge and/or lived experiences to inform instruction.

Evidence of working effectively with post-traditional students

• A proven track record of meeting the needs of culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  
• Leading through a lens of equity and race consciousness and understanding and commitment to culturally responsive or equity-minded teaching and counseling.
  
• A strong foundation of training and experience in academic counseling practice and a record of excellence in counseling students in a community college setting.
  
• Evident experience and vision in the successful design and implementation of community college or 4-year university counseling programs and services.
  
• Evident experience and vision in the use, design and/or integration of technology in the delivery of counseling systems and services.
  
• Ability to provide leadership and support for college-wide and department-based student success efforts and initiatives.
  
• Evident teaching experience, particularly in courses with content related to student success, personal development, adult development and/or career development.
  
• Experience working with and ability to counsel students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic, sexual orientation and disability backgrounds. Written and spoken Spanish is preferable.
  
• Strong public speaking skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
  
• Familiarity with the California Education Code and Community College programs and policies/duties, particularly the California Community College Chancellor's Office Vision for Success.
  

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

1. Master's 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, OR
   
2. Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required material.
   
3. Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
   
   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.
   

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk (Download PDF reader) and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

Knowledge and Abilities

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form at https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/
   
2. Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.
   
3. CV or Resume.
   
4. Within the online application provide supplemental responses describing examples of the characteristics most closely aligned with your personal and/or professional commitments and experiences. Your responses must be complete and not refer to any other part of your application.
   
5. Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which verifies minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.
   
6. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the “Documents Needed To Apply” section entitled “Equivalency” in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents. Instructions for Completing Equivalency Documentation (Download PDF reader)
   
7. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
   
8. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.
   
9. Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance
   

Additional Instructions: If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please note: After your application has been submitted, you may sign-in to view its status - https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/transferjobs

Selection Procedure:

The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. A teaching demonstration will be required for selected applicants. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the Superintendent/President for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.

Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:

• Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.
  
• Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.
  
• Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.
  

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/3816695/academic-counselor



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