Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District·El Cajon, California
Part-time faculty are responsible for supporting the vision and mission of the colleges and district through classroom assignments, student evaluations, and advising. They also engage in professional development and address assignment-specific needs.
Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
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Department: Counseling
FTE: <67%
Work hours: Varies based on assignment
$50.32 - $61.17 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.
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Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.
https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20COUNSELOR.pdf
Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent,
(1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages,
(2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form [https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/hr-misc/Equivalency%20Determination%20Form.doc]. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.
Click here for Faculty Equivalency Qualifications [https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/faculty-equivalency.php].
Bilingual in Dari, Farsi, Phasto, Arabic and Spanish is highly desirable.
positions may require long periods of standing and walking in a typical classroom setting. Specific conditions may vary by subjects taught.
Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule. [http://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/salary-schedules/aft-adjunct-overload-classroom-nonclassroom-07-01-2023-increase.pdf]
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GCCCD recruits for Part Time Faculty positions year-round. Applications will be kept in the pool for a period of one year, and contacted for interviews on an as-needed basis.
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Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.
Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, along with specific coursework related to ethnic minorities or disadvantaged individuals. Bilingual skills in certain languages are highly desirable.
Market context
In California, part-time pool counselor roles in EOPS/CARE/NextUp are typically in steady demand because colleges need student support staff who can advise first-generation, low-income, and other underserved students. These roles are competitive because they require a master’s degree, relevant coursework on ethnic minorities or disadvantaged individuals, and bilingual skills can be a strong advantage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your transcript and language qualifications before applying.
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