Adjunct Professor-Online Program

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking an Adjunct Professor for its Clinical Mental Health Counseling program starting August 2025. Candidates must have a doctorate in counselor education and experience in teaching graduate-level courses. This role emphasizes engagement in community service, diversity, and effective teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CACREP accredited institution with a doctoral degree.
• Experience in clinical mental health counseling.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach online graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling.
• Evaluate student learning using appropriate assessment methods.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical mental health counseling methods

Education

Doctoral degree in counselor education or related field

Job description

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If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 05/12/2026

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Job Family

Job Family Faculty

Position Overview

The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Marquette University is seeking candidates for an Adjunct Professor position available to support our online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program beginning August 2025. Candidates must be able to teach graduate-level counseling courses with a focus on clinical mental health counseling. This position may be a remote position.

Situated in the College of Education, the Department consists of eleven faculty members and offers master’s degrees on-campus and online in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling that are CACREP -accredited (see http://www.marquette.edu/education/grad/cecp.shtml ).

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit University with 8,400 undergraduate and 3,300 graduate and professional students across a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University’s Jesuit Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml . Marquette University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and equity for all individuals including age, culture, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability, and social class (http://www.marquette.edu/diversity/statement.shtml ). The university is located in urban Milwaukee, a large and ethnically diverse city. The university and department support community engagement in teaching, research, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the department Chair the individual will perform some or all of the following duties:

Teach online graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling

Facilitate and teach an approved course of study with measurable objectives and student outcomes for the course taught

Evaluate student learning using appropriate assessment methods and Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology program evaluation system

Update course content based on student feedback, instructional effectiveness, and emerging evidence-based practices

Effectively and accurately participate in the Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology assessment and accreditation (i.e., CACREP ) process, including gathering and reviewing required materials

Communicate concerns about student behavior to Director of Counselor Education or Department Chair and contribute to department gatekeeping policies as needed

Maintain a student-oriented approach to education

Maintain currency and improve professionally in the content and pedagogy of courses taught

Develop positive relationships with colleagues and support collegiality

Uphold professional and ethical standards and adhere to University policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Graduation from a CACREP accredited institution with a doctoral degree in counselor education or a related educational field (i.e., applicants may be all but dissertation, although the defense date must be set and a there should be a planned date of graduation); have experience in clinical mental health counseling

Knowledge of content and skills for clinical mental health counseling methods

The ability to teach core knowledge and skills for clinical mental health counseling

Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with students, colleagues and administration

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Graduation from a CACREP accredited institution with a doctoral degree in counselor education; have extensive experience in clinical mental health counseling

Successful college/university level teaching experience in an online program

Commitment to social justice and serving underserved or marginalized populations

Extensive and thorough knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught

Ability and willingness to follow written and oral procedures and instructions

Skill in written and oral communication

Department

Department College of Education

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/27/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 01/19/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

Required Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

References

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