Position Summary
South Seattle College is looking to hire a Full-Time, Tenure Track Counselor.
The salary range for this position is $92,481-$109,526. Please note that initial salary placement for new faculty is generally at Step 11 ($92,481 annually).
Application and all required materials must be submitted to be considered. This opportunity is open until filled. First review of materials will begin: Friday, August 7, 2026.
Overview
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Success South Seattle Counseling is seeking applicants for a full-time tenured counseling faculty member beginning Fall quarter 2026.
South Seattle College has a long history of providing counseling services to a diverse student population, with a goal of supporting students to enter, persist, and succeed in college. To meet these goals counselors use: multiple methods (personal, career, and educational counseling, teaching, providing outreach/workshops, consulting) focused on multiple populations (individual students, student groups, faculty and staff, campus culture) to achieve multiple intentions (affirming cultural diversity, providing crisis intervention and referral, helping students identify and develop educational and career goals, addressing individual and institutional barriers to success, and increasing life and study skills).
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges - North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College - and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:
Competitive Pay Rates
Promotional Opportunities
Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
Transportation benefits
Tuition Waivers
PEBB Wellness Plan
Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Application Procedures:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Completed official Seattle Colleges application, to include names, titles and
contact information of three professional references
Current resume
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
A statement of your counseling philosophy (maximum 1 page)
A statement of your teaching and/or group counseling philosophy (maximum 1 page)
A diversity statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the following:
What diversity means to you
Your demonstrated commitment to diversity
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your initial interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.
What You Will Be Working On:
Counseling Duties:
Provide short-term, culturally competent, individual counseling to ethically and effectively help students identify counseling concerns, establish goals and in a supportive working alliance, provide personal, educational, career counseling interventions, and provide referrals for students.
Use culturally responsive counseling modalities to help historically and systemically oppressed student populations navigate obstacles they may experience in college (e.g. neuro-diverse learners, students of color, first-generation college students, LGBTQIA, veterans, English language learners, etc.).
Provide brief crisis response and support for students experiencing a mental health crisis or students experience acute/ongoing emotional concerns, refer students to appropriate agencies, and consult with campus employees about how to manage crisis situations.
Provide counseling to assist students with identifying and resolving barriers that affect their educational development, collaborating with other campus offices to facilitate access to services.
Provide counseling, intervention, and guidance for students on academic alert, probation, and/or suspension.
Provide career counseling to help students identify barriers to decision making, support career exploration, and help integrate career goals into their educational planning process.
Administer and interpret assessments and career interest inventories that help students clarify personality preferences, interests, skills, values, learning styles, abilities, etc.
Provide consultation to staff, faculty and the campus community regarding how to assist students and other issues impacting student success.
Instructional Duties:
Foster a positive, caring, equitable learning environment rooted in antiracist and anti-oppressive pedagogy where all students have opportunities to be successful learners.
Teach Human Development Courses (HDC) such as Orientation to College Success, Stress Management, Career Planning, etc.
Participate in on-going curriculum development, revision, and implementation that incorporates multi-cultural perspectives and aligns with accessibility requirements.
Other Duties:
Create and deliver workshops/presentations within ethical parameters, educating faculty and staff on ways to support students experiencing mental health crisis within ethical parameters.
Conduct outreach activities and workshops to students in skill areas such as: time and stress management, goal setting, emotional regulation, identity development, program pathway exploration, etc.
Actively participate in college governance and other institutional initiatives (i.e. Communication Awareness Referral Education (CARE) Team, Strategic Advisory Committee, Curriculum and Instruction (CIC), etc.).
Co-facilitate South¿s Communication Awareness Referral Education (CARE) Team.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities.
Collaborate with campus organizations to increase student retention.
Use technology to provide students with counseling information and referral programs.
Contribute and support Counseling mission and goals.
Perform related duties.
What You Bring as a Candidate:
Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Counseling, Social Work or related field. Graduate coursework must include counseling theory and practice, testing and measurements, career development counseling theory, multi-cultural counseling, ethics, and supervised practicum or related coursework aligned with degree in qualifying field.
Eligible for or licensed as a Washington state Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, related professional Washington state licensure, or certification as an Agency Affiliated Counselor.
Two years full-time (or equivalent) counseling experience.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills supporting marginalized students increased access to learning in counseling and teaching environments.
Demonstrated skills in educational, career and personal counseling, group counseling, and consulting with other members of an organizational team.
Experience selecting and interpreting career-related assessments.
Knowledge of assessment and diagnostic tools.
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Office Setting
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including cyberbullying.
Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.