Instructor Or Assistant Professor (Counselor) - Seek Department

Job Title:Instructor or Assistant Professor (Counselor) - SEEK Department
Job ID: 27897
Location: City College of New York
Full/Part Time:  Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The SEEK Department at City College is a state-funded educational opportunity program for students who meet specific academic and income criteria. SEEK at CCNY was established in 1965 as a pre- baccalaureate program and served as a model program for other SEEK, EOP, and HEOP programs. The mission of the SEEK program is to provide access to higher education for capable students who might not be able to attend college otherwise due to their educational or financial circumstances. Our program efforts are rooted in a social justice framework and are intended to increase the level of education, social capital, and workforce expertise of our students.

We are looking for two individuals experienced in counseling for faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidates must be able to provide a range of student support services, including personal, academic, and career counseling to a multiculturally diverse population of students. We are looking for individuals who want to collaborate with a dynamic staff within a team-oriented and student-centered approach.

Other duties of the counselors include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, through individual and group counseling and related activities, the support service needs of a caseload of approximately 150 students.

• Design, plan, and teach the departmental sections of our college readiness course, New Student Seminar, during the fall and spring semesters.

• Assist with program planning, advising and registration using various technology platforms (e.g., Schedule Builder, Degree Works, EAB Navigate) .

• Monitor students' academic performance and progress.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student contacts.

• Contribute to a myriad of initiatives focused on academic intervention, counseling support, psychoeducation, and program marketing.

• Facilitate information sessions for new students, teach multiple sessions of our summer Transitions workshops and other pre-freshman activities such as CUNY- wide Welcome Day.

• Develop and implement innovative program strategies to improve retention and graduation rates of SEEK students (e.g. academic skills and psychoeducational workshops, mentoring, town halls, etc.).

• Collaborate with other student services offices on and off campus to deliver programs that will enhance the educational experience of SEEK students (e.g. career services, study abroad, scholarships, urban males, writing center, ).

• Engage in scholarly research and publication.

• Serve on departmental, college, and CUNY-wide committees.

• Assume other related duties assigned by the SEEK Director.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Instructor: 

• A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling

• Applicants who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except for dissertation may be considered for hire at the Instructor level

Assistant Professor: 

A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

License in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work is highly preferred. 

Other preferred qualifications include: 

• 3+ years of experience in advising, mentoring, or counseling service.

• Interest in developing and implementing pre-freshman summer programming.

• Individuals with experience and expertise working with males of color, transfer students, and vulnerable populations such as students on academic probation are highly encouraged to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except for dissertation may be considered for hire at the Instructor level. License in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work is highly preferred. 

Other preferred qualifications include:

• 3+ years of experience in advising, mentoring, or counseling service.
• Interest in developing and implementing pre-freshman summer programming.
• Individuals with experience and expertise working with males of color, transfer students, and vulnerable populations such as students on academic probation are highly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

$64,649 to $70,238, commensurate with education and experience

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.

If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.

Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position. 

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/

• Search for Job Opening ID number: 27897

• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for two professional references

Please submit all materials as one combined document in either doc, .docx, or .pdf format. A single PDF is preferred.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled 

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.