Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 5, 2026
This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position
The ideal candidate will serve as a cornerstone in advancing Irvine Valley College’s mission to support adult learners in achieving academic, career, and personal success. This position provides intrusive, proactive, and holistic counseling to a diverse population of students including adult learners (25 years and older) balancing work, family, and education. This role is grounded in equity and inclusion, directly supporting student populations such as re-entry, ESL, first-generation, veterans, caregivers, and working adults. The ideal candidate will help ensure equity remains the guiding principle in how the School of Guidance and Counseling designs and delivers its services. This position reflects Irvine Valley College’s deep commitment to ensuring that adult learners have the dedicated support, resources, and advocacy needed to achieve their educational goals, obtain livable wages, strengthen their families and communities, and fully realize the promise of higher education.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with any changes in District policy and/or the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Connect students with wraparound community resources, conduct wellness check-ins, and facilitate workshops designed to meet the unique needs of adult learners.
Collaborate across the Irvine Valley College campus to bring new opportunities and flexible support that align with adult learners’ complex lifestyles and needs.
Develop culturally responsive programming, supporting career readiness, certificate, associate degree, transfer pathways, and integrating data-informed practices to improve student persistence and completion.
Teach Counseling and related courses to a diverse student population.
Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions in support of student success.
Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging s
