Adjunct Counselor- General (Dual Enrolled High School Students)

Adjunct Counselor- General (Dual Enrolled High School Students)

Posting Number: F01364
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The position will require the individual to use a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to provide academic, career, and counseling services to high school students who are Dual Enrolled. In addition, the individual will deliver services through:

- Teaching CARER and COUNS courses (including teaching before or after school onsite at local high schools)
- Facilitating workshops
- Conducting one-on-one counseling appointments, as needed

Target Student Populations include:

- Dual Enrolled students from local high school districts

Inquiries:
Contact Alicia Brizzi, LMSW at abrizzi@dvc.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D4000-Counseling Division

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties for this position which will include counseling and program coordination, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, in their departmental activities and in the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the counseling assignment may be in the evening program. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. assisting students with decision-making and the exploration of their educational, career, and personal goals;
2. working with students to develop educational plans;
3. adhering to the schedule that has been developed with the Department Chairpersons, which may include individual student appointments, drop-in assignments, workshops, and weekend and/or evening assignments;
4. collaborating with instructional faculty in support of the goals of the institution;
5. participating in the college governance process, including attendance at all department and division meetings, and serve on college wide committees;
6. promoting the philosophy that integrates counseling and mentoring to support student learning;
7. participating in required training and activities such as conferences, regional meetings, outreach, orientations for students, community activities & social/cultural events, field trips, mentorship, advisory groups, etc.;
8. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
9. creating a positive environment that provides students with the support/motivation likely to enable them to transfer;
10. maintaining current knowledge of counseling techniques and other effective student support intervention strategies;
11. engaging in outreach targeting feeder high schools and community groups;
12. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
13. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
A) Applicants must possess one of the following (degrees must be from an accredited institution): Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage/family/child counseling
OR A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time counseling
OR The equivalent (If you do not have the exact listed degree but believe you qualify based on equivalent education or experience, please complete and upload the equivalency form in the application.)

B) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications 1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and success.
2. Ability to teach courses/workshops at our partnering high schools in topics ranging from college success, personal development, to career development
3. Sensitivity and ability to effectively counsel and teach traditionally underrepresented and underprepared students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
4. Ability to work collaboratively to support community college student success.

Job Open Date: 10/12/2026
Job Close Date: 10/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2027
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9894087

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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