For full details and to apply, go to https://jobs.miracosta.edu/postings/3995

Type of Assignment: Full-Time Faculty

Position Available: MiraCosta Colleges Student Accessibility Services (SAS) department (formerly DSPS) invites applications for one equity-minded, full-time 195-days-per-year, tenure-track faculty position, beginning in July 2024. Principal responsibilities include providing specialized counseling for students with disabilities and working as an integral member of a team that facilitates and delivers services to students with a variety of disabilities. The person selected will share leadership roles with other full-time faculty in the Student Accessibility Services department. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all full-time faculty to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employees regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Compensation: Initial salary placement is based on education and experience and ranges from $94,661 (class I, step 1 1.1080 time factor for 195 on-duty days per year) to $158,472 (class VI-doctorate, step 10 1.1080 time factor) on the 2024-2025 Annual Salary Schedule. To view the Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule, please go to https://hub.miracosta.edu/boarddocs/2024-2025FTFacultySalarySchedule.pdf

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Benefits:
MiraCosta College offers an array of benefits to eligible employees.

The district pays 100% of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents
$100,000 life insurance policy
Up to $250 of benefit credits per month to help pay for a variety of voluntary benefit options, such as supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, and health care/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Sick leave and paid holidays
State pension system retirement benefits (CalSTRS)
Free and confidential employee assistance program
Wellness Program
Participation in the Districts Early Retirement Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Childcare Facility (Oceanside Campus)

Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for community college counselor of students with disabilities:

1. a) A Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, or
Masters degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling ; OR

b) A Masters degree in Education, Concentration Counseling; or Education, Concentration Educational and Clinical Counseling; or Education, Concentration Educational Counseling, or
Education, Concentration School Counseling; or Education, Concentration Counseling Option; or
Education, Counseling and Guidance Concentration; or Education, Concentration in Counseling and Guidance; or Social Welfare, or Guidance and Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling
(approved comparable degrees at MiraCosta College); OR
c) A Bachelors degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling AND possession of a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);

AND
2. a) Fifteen (15) or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities; OR

b) completion of six (6) semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary DSPS Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities; OR

c) two (2) years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:
(i) counseling for students with disabilities; and/or
(ii) counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities, OR
the equivalent.
Applicants who do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) required to meet the minimum qualifications MUST attach an equivalency narrative and supporting documentation at the time of application. Instructions can be found at https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/equivalency-committee/_docs/equivalency-instructions.pdf; OR
3. a fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing instruction/service in the appropriate subject matter; AND

4. demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

Job Close Date: 2/27/2024
Open Until Filled: No
First Screening Date:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment that affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. The colleges commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility is expressed in the policy found at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/ docs/3400BP-Inclusion-Diversity-Equity-Accessibility.pdf. Click on the following link to view the IDEA website: https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/idea/index.html.

MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses. MiraCosta will continue to serve all constituents with values rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and community. MiraCosta Colleges Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Institutional Values & Goals can be viewed at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/ docs/mcc missionstatement.pdf.

The college was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2013. This significant recognition acknowledges our institutions continuous efforts to support the academic performance and unique needs of Latinx students, many of whom are attending college for the first time or are first-generation. We are a veteran and military supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College. The successful candidate will join a campus that exhibits its dedication to all students and faculty through offering robust, culturally-responsive events, including speaker series dedicated to heritage month events through the Social Justice and Equity Center.

Human Resources Contact Information: jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854

About MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is one of California's 115 public community colleges. The district operates two campus sites and two centers, and offers a robust online education program. Situated between San Diego and Los Angeles, MiraCosta College benefits from multicultural influences and cultural opportunities. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more details, please visit our website at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/_docs/3400BP-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion.pdf

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