Part-Time, Hourly Counseling Instructor - Rising Scholars Program

Hartnell Community College 

Salary: $63.09 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Professor

Job Number: 202400260

Location: District-wide

Department: Counseling

Closing: 1/16/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Description

Part-Time, Hourly Counseling Instructor - Rising Scholars Program 

Hartnell College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time in-person counseling assignments to support the Rising Scholars Program, which serves justice-impacted students both on campus and within correctional and juvenile facilities across Monterey County.

The Rising Scholars Counselor supports justice-impacted students enrolled through Hartnell College at multiple instructional sites, including Monterey County Jail, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad, Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP), Monterey County Juvenile Hall, and the Monterey County Youth Center.

The counselor provides academic, career, and personal counseling through various modalities, including in-person appointments, drop-in sessions, and limited Zoom meetings. Most counseling will take place at in-custody locations, with additional on-campus appointments and occasional evening or nontraditional hours as needed.

Starting: Academic Year 2026 (Spring Semesters)

Appointment Hours: 10-12 hours per week, Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends by arrangement.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES / REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Counseling and Student Support 

• Provide individualized academic, career, and personal counseling to help justice-impacted students set goals, develop education plans, and progress toward degree or certificate completion.

• Utilize culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches to support incarcerated and reentry students.

• Offer drop-in and scheduled appointments to help students overcome barriers such as emotional adjustment, motivation, and confidence as they transition back to school.

• Conduct workshops and orientations on educational planning, transfer readiness, institutional navigation, financial aid, and career pathways.

• Evaluate transcripts from California and out-of-state colleges to ensure proper degree and transfer alignment.

• Provide advocacy support letters for probation, parole, or court officials to facilitate educational and reentry goals.

• Serve as a liaison between Hartnell College Student Services departments and Rising Scholars students to ensure access to resources such as Financial Aid, EOPS, and Basic Needs.

• Support in-custody and on-campus students in completing Hartnell's full matriculation process, including application, orientation, placement, educational planning, and registration.

Program and Community Collaboration 

• Serve as a campus advocate and ambassador for justice-involved students, promoting equitable and inclusive counseling practices throughout the college.

• Collaborate with Rising Scholars staff, instructional faculty, and correctional partners to ensure holistic student support.

• Partner with campus departments such as Financial Aid, Mental Health Services, and Basic Needs to provide wraparound services.

• Conduct outreach and recruitment within correctional facilities and community-based reentry programs to expand educational opportunities.

• Maintain partnerships with local probation and parole departments and build transfer pipelines with Project Rebound and Underground Scholars programs at four-year institutions.

Administration and Program Support 

• Assist with program administration, data collection, and grant reporting to measure outcomes and program effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate student records and comply with FERPA, Title 5, and CDCR education standards.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on best practices and legislation affecting justice-impacted populations.

• Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the Rising Scholars Program using data-driven and equity-centered practices.

COLLEGE-WIDE FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in program and curriculum review and development, as appropriate.

• Post and maintain office hours for student consultations, consistent with HCFA contract requirements.

• Engage in student recruitment and articulation programs when applicable.

• Participate in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.

• Contribute to assignments and activities supporting accreditation, institutional planning, and institutional effectiveness.

• Serve on college committees and participate in college governance processes.

• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, orientations, and assemblies as required.

• Support partnerships with four-year institutions and industry employers to enhance student access to internships, bridge programs, and career pathways.

• Utilize student learning outcomes (SLOs) to improve teaching, learning, and service delivery.

Typical Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum or counseling programs through multiple instructional modalities.

• Knowledge of educational planning, articulation, and transfer processes for community college students.

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with correctional and community-based partners.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and equity-centered counseling practices for justice-involved students.

• Ability to develop, assess, and apply Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to evaluate program effectiveness.

• Ability to obtain CDCR clearance to enter the facilities.

Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 and child counseling OR

• The equivalent

.

NOTE: a bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and license as a Marriage and Family therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.)

NOTE: If you do not meet minimum qualifications as stated, please review the https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/equivalency.html.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

The following documents MUSTbe uploaded as attachments to your online application:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College/university transcripts

• Hartnell College Equivalency Request Form (If requesting equivalency)All coursework must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, degrees, and conferral dates.

• NOTE: Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted at time of application, however, official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.

Note: Transcripts for degrees earned outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation from an approved NACES service verifying that the degree is equivalent to the U.S. degree.

Anticipated Compensation:$70.55-$83.86 per hour for instructional assignments$60.19-$71.29 per hour for non-instructional assignments (lab/library/counseling)

Fostering a Culture of Care

Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. IEBC's Caring Campus program aims to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.

At Hartnell College, we embrace the https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/caring-campus.html culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioral commitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support are integral.

Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.

Applicant Acknowledgment

I understand that working in a community college environment requires a strong commitment to serving students and community members from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. I recognize the importance of fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes equitable access, student success, and a sense of belonging for all individuals at Hartnell College.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above expectations related to supporting and working effectively with diverse student and community populations.

EEO Statement

Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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