Adjunct - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Marymount University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, invites applications to join a pool of adjunct instructors for Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses. Qualified applicants will be notified when a teaching need arises.

The role involves teaching designated courses, supporting program development, and maintaining office hours to advise students. This is a part-time, exempt position with compensation on a per-credit-hour basis and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree is required or candidates must be in final stages of terminal degree.
• Licensure and/or certifications in counseling are required.
• Identity and support of the counseling field and profession is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated courses and contribute to program development, monitor course content and implementation.
• Maintain office hours (1 hour per course per week) to advise students on coursework.

Education

Terminal degree or candidates in final stages of terminal degree

Licensure and/or certifications in counseling

Job description

Location

2807 N Glebe Road (Main Campus)

Title

Adjunct - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Direct Supervisor

Director, School of Counseling

Status

Part-Time, Exempt

Division

Academic Affairs

Target Weekly Hours

10

Benefits Eligibility

No

Job Summary

Marymount seeks to build a pool of persons qualified to teach courses specific to Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Qualified applicants will be notified when a teaching need arises.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach designated courses and must be committed to program development, monitoring course content, and course implementation.
• Maintains appropriate office hours (1 hour per course per week) to advise students with regard to coursework.

Job Requirements

Education

Terminal degree or candidates in the final stages of receiving their terminal degree is required. Identity and support of the counseling field and profession is required.

Experience

Licensure and/or certifications in counseling.

Compensation/Benefits

Adjuncts receive remuneration on a semester basis, and may range from $1,200/credit hour. They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening. Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/ Marymount University is an E-Verify employer. http://marymount.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/UTF-8E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es-1.pdf

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—and one another—and creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.