Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a dynamic and talented ten-month tenure-track Assistant Professor, Counseling to join our team of higher education faculty who are committed to student success. Candidates who subscribe to the notion of becoming a student-ready college and meeting students where they are, DCCC has a place for you!

The Assistant Professor, Counseling will provide a full range of counseling (e.g., personal, crisis, career, academic), advising (e.g., academic, transfer), and presentation skills. The Counselor will work with individual and groups of students to help them be successful in their educational and career goals. This position will have an emphasis on student retention, success, and completion through holistic student support.

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, empathic counselor who fosters collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of appropriate counseling strategies and best practices associated with counseling in an academic environment. The successful individual will demonstrate the spirit of an effective communicator and collaborative faculty member with a strong understanding of the Colleges mission and goals for our students. The Assistant Professor, Counseling will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive retention and completion results.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of one-to-two (1-2) years of counseling or related experience. Candidate should have knowledge of personal development, individual counseling issues and life/career goal setting. A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or related field. Previous experience working in a higher education setting is preferred. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, possibly one evening weekly.

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc

DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement; and a Compressed Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment.

DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.