What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Counselor position at Seattle Colleges?
Opportunity Description
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Counselor in the Counseling Department.
Salary Range for this position is $ $85,365 annually.
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin on May 12, 2025.
Position Summary
This position is a full time, nine month faculty appointment and is expected to work 5 days per week. Monday through Thursday are required on campus and Friday can be remote. This policy is subject to change based upon district and campus requirements.
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Success North Seattle Counseling is seeking applicants for a full-time tenured counseling faculty member beginning Fall quarter 2025. Applicants with bilingual and multilingual fluence are encouraged to apply.
About The Department
North Seattle College Counseling faculty members provide curriculum and services to effectively help a diverse student population enter, persist, and success in college. To meet these goals counselors use: multiple methods (personal, career, academic and career counseling, teaching, providing outreach/workshops, consulting and developing instructional/informational media) focused on multiple populations (individuals, students, student groups, faculty and staff, campus culture) to achieve multiple intentions (affirming cultural diversity, providing crisis intervention and referral, helping students identify and develop educational and career goals, life skills and study skills).
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions. The annual salary is based on a 172-day contract.
This position is a full time, nine month faculty appointment and is expected to work 5 days per week. Monday through Thursday are required on campus and Friday can be remote. This policy is subject to change based upon district and campus requirements.
¿¿ Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Success North Seattle Counseling is seeking applicants for a full-time tenured counseling faculty member beginning Fall quarter 2025.Applicants with bilingual and multilingual fluence are encouraged to apply.
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¿ About The Department
¿ North Seattle College Counseling faculty members provide curriculum and services to effectively help a diverse student population enter, persist, and success in college. To meet these goals counselors use: multiple methods (personal, career, academic and career counseling, teaching, providing outreach/workshops, consulting and developing instructional/informational media) focused on multiple populations (individuals, students, student groups, faculty and staff, campus culture) to achieve multiple intentions (affirming cultural diversity, providing crisis intervention and referral, helping students identify and develop educational and career goals, life skills and study skills). ¿
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.The annual salary is based on a 172-day contract.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:
Application Procedures
Notice To Applicants
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What You Will Be Working On
Principle Duties of this Position include:
Counseling Duties
What You Bring As a Candidate
Minimal Qualification
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .
Office Setting
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyberbullying.¿
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Counselor in the Counseling Department.
Salary Range for this position is $ $85,365 annually.
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin on May 12, 2025.
Position Summary
This position is a full time, nine month faculty appointment and is expected to work 5 days per week. Monday through Thursday are required on campus and Friday can be remote. This policy is subject to change based upon district and campus requirements.
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Success North Seattle Counseling is seeking applicants for a full-time tenured counseling faculty member beginning Fall quarter 2025. Applicants with bilingual and multilingual fluence are encouraged to apply.
About The Department
North Seattle College Counseling faculty members provide curriculum and services to effectively help a diverse student population enter, persist, and success in college. To meet these goals counselors use: multiple methods (personal, career, academic and career counseling, teaching, providing outreach/workshops, consulting and developing instructional/informational media) focused on multiple populations (individuals, students, student groups, faculty and staff, campus culture) to achieve multiple intentions (affirming cultural diversity, providing crisis intervention and referral, helping students identify and develop educational and career goals, life skills and study skills).
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions. The annual salary is based on a 172-day contract.
This position is a full time, nine month faculty appointment and is expected to work 5 days per week. Monday through Thursday are required on campus and Friday can be remote. This policy is subject to change based upon district and campus requirements.
¿¿ Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Success North Seattle Counseling is seeking applicants for a full-time tenured counseling faculty member beginning Fall quarter 2025.Applicants with bilingual and multilingual fluence are encouraged to apply.
¿
¿ About The Department
¿ North Seattle College Counseling faculty members provide curriculum and services to effectively help a diverse student population enter, persist, and success in college. To meet these goals counselors use: multiple methods (personal, career, academic and career counseling, teaching, providing outreach/workshops, consulting and developing instructional/informational media) focused on multiple populations (individuals, students, student groups, faculty and staff, campus culture) to achieve multiple intentions (affirming cultural diversity, providing crisis intervention and referral, helping students identify and develop educational and career goals, life skills and study skills). ¿
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.The annual salary is based on a 172-day contract.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Promotional Opportunities
- Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Transportation benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- PEBB Wellness Plan
- Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Application Procedures
- Attached current Resume
- Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Notice To Applicants
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What You Will Be Working On
Principle Duties of this Position include:
Counseling Duties
- Provide short-term, culturally competent, individual counseling to ethically and effectively help students identify counseling concerns, establish goals and in a supportive working alliance, provide personal, educational, career counseling interventions, and provide referrals for students.
- Use culturally-responsive therapeutic modalities to help historically underrepresented student populations overcome obstacles they may experience in college (e.g. neuro-diverse learners, students of color, first-generation college students, LGBTQIA, veterans, English language learners, etc.).
- Help students select educational programs, identify access barriers early, and collaborate with other campus offices (e.g. Registration, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Child Care etc.) to facilitate access to services.
- Provide career counseling to help students make meaningful and realistic choices to start a career path.
- Administer and interpret career interest inventories to help undecided students identify their skills and interests to choose a program of study.
- Provide brief crisis counseling to students experiencing acute/ ongoing emotional concerns, refer students to appropriate agencies, and consult with campus employees about how to manage crisis situations.
- Provide consultations for faculty and staff about student concerns that arise to create a campus that welcomes and supports diverse students.
- Teach Human Development Course (HDC) 2-credit courses ranging from Orientation to College Success, Stress Management, Career Planning and Personal Development, to Math Learning Strategies.
- Foster a positive, caring, equitable learning environment where differences and pluralism are valued, and all students have opportunities to be successful learners.
- Participate in on-going curriculum development, revision, and implementation that incorporates multi-cultural perspectives and aligns with accessibility requirements.
- Develop distance-learning methods of delivering human development curriculum.
- Create and deliver outreach activities and workshops to students in skill areas such as: concentration, test-taking, managing time and stress, and choosing a program of study.
- Collaborate with campus organizations to increase student retention.
- Use technology to provide students with counseling information and referral programs.
- Actively participate in college governance and other institutional initiatives such as: College Council, Communication Awareness Referral Education (CARE) Team, Curriculum Advisory Council (CAS), or Guided Pathway.
- Contribute and support Counseling mission and goals
What You Bring As a Candidate
Minimal Qualification
- Master¿s or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Counseling, Social Work or related field. Graduate coursework must include counseling theory and practice, testing and measurements, career development counseling theory, multi-cultural counseling, ethics, and supervised practicum.
- Eligible for Washington state licensure as Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist or certification as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
- Demonstrated success counseling and teaching (formal or informal) diverse groups representative of urban, public, higher education.
- Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting counseling sessions, outreach programs/workshops, and course curriculum to increase student retention and academic completion.
- Experience working within a comprehensive counseling-model (diverse methods, populations, intentions) with a commitment to equity ad pluralism.
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .
Office Setting
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
- Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
- Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyberbullying.¿
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
Salary : $85,365
