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Working Title:
Community College Faculty - Counselor
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
218: Non-Unit
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$24,800.00 - $52,800.00
Classification: Temporary, Part-time faculty
Salary Range: $ 59,539 - 98,660 *placement is dependent upon education and experience
Position Dates: August 19, 2026 - May 17, 2027 (Fall and Spring Semesters)
This vacancy is posted online from Tuesday July 7 - Monday July 27 at 11:59pm
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
THE POSITION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM AT NORMANDALE
Normandale Community College seeks a professional counselor to provide culturally responsive academic, career, and personal counseling to enrolled students. The successful candidate may also teach 2-3 sections of a 1-credit course for students each semester, CCD 1170 Career Exploration. This position involves working an academic calendar whereby the 162.5 working contract days are spread over the academic year from August - May, typically five days per week Monday - Friday, with at least 3 days on campus.
Normandale Community College strives to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. Candidates hired who do not have a background in culturally responsive teaching will be expected to complete the College's training.
Minimum Qualifications (To be eligible for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. )
Master's degree in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, or social work
One or more years of experience as a professional counselor
Preferred Qualifications
Current Minnesota Licensure as an LPC, LPCC, LP or LICSW as of the first day of employment
Experience supporting individuals and communities from traditionally marginalized and underrepresented populations
Experience working as a counselor in higher education, specifically in an advising, career, counseling or mental health center.
Experience creating and implementing educational outreach and programming.
Supervised internship in counseling, including experiences with mental health counseling and crisis intervention.
Previous experience teaching career exploration and/or first year experience courses, including use of culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Experience in online learning and in course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L (Desire to Learn Brightspace).
Experience interpreting career and personality assessments, such as the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), or CliftonStrengths
Proficiency in a second language, such as Somali or Spanish
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf) (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirement_brochure.pdf) through MMB.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their application materials to this job posting. If you are a current Minnesota State employee, please log into Workday, click on the Careers Hub section and search for the Job Code.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the @type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
08-19-2026
Position End Date:
05-21-2027
Open Date:
07-07-2026
Close Date:
07-28-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Philip Beran Ryan
Posting Contact Email:
philip.ryan@normandale.edu
