Job Description

The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology (CECP) at Marquette University is seeking candidates for two Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty positions for our online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program beginning August 2026. Candidates must be able to teach online graduate-level counseling courses with a focus on clinical mental health counseling, and faculty are eligible to work remotely if residing in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Washington, D.C.


Situated in the College of Education, CECP consists of 12 faculty members and offers master’s degrees on-campus in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling that are CACREP-accredited (see ). Beginning in the Fall of 2021, the department began offering a new online program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (see ).


Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit University with 8,100 undergraduate and 3,500 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 . 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 (). The university is located in Milwaukee, a large and ethnically diverse city. The university and department support community engagement in teaching, research, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructors are expected to:

• Teach courses in an online format (i.e., asynchronous and synchronous instruction)focused on clinical mental health counseling methods, theories, career counseling, research methods, and other core courses important to counseling practice
• Applicants who have the ability to teach additional specialty courses such as trauma, ADOA or child and adolescent counseling will be preferred
• Online teaching includes engaging students during the week, answering emails in a timely manner, guiding live synchronous discussion and group work, and guiding asynchronous discussions
• Develop and prepare teaching materials (ability to organize, analyze, and present knowledge or materials) to respond to student needs
• Manage content on D2L Brightspace course website
• Respond promptly to student questions or concerns
• Compile, administer, and grade written assignments, projects and examinations through D2L Brightspace
• Maintain records of student performance on D2L Brightspace
• Remain current with new trends and development in field of clinical mental health counseling and related ethics and legal issues
• The teaching load per semester would minimally be three to four courses per semester.
  

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, using both an asynchronous and synchronous instructional formats
• Facilitate and teach an approved course of study with measurable objectives and student outcomes for the course taught
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups online and through D2L Brightspace using accepted, appropriate instructional methods
• Evaluate student learning using appropriate assessment methods and Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology program evaluation system
• In collaboration with the Department of Digital Learning and CECP, update course content based on student feedback, instructional effectiveness, and emerging best practices
• Maintain and submit accurate and current records on D2L Brightspace concerning student accountability, attendance, and performance
• 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
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to online 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 an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in counselor education, professional psychology or a related educational field or have completed most doctoral program requirements and the doctoral dissertation will be completed within a year of beginning employment; 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 and colleagues

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in counselor education, professional psychology or a related educational field; have extensive experience in clinical mental health counseling

Successful college/university level online teaching experience


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


Ability to facilitate live, virtual classes. Instruction may include both an asynchronous and synchronous instructional format


Ability to work well with people and relate effectively with students, colleagues, and administration


Ability and willingness to follow written and oral procedures and instructions


Skill in written and oral communication

Department College of Education Posting Date 01/06/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a letter of interest detailing their fit with the required and preferred knowledge and skills, a curriculum vita, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copy will be required prior to any contract offer), and three professional reference letters. Applicants currently completing doctoral studies are to provide the name and contact information of their doctoral advisor. Questions about this position may be directed to Leigh A. van den Kieboom, Interim Department Chair and Associate Dean of the College of Education, Marquette University; email contact: leigh.vandenkieboom@marquette.edu @marquette.edu . Marquette is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


A priority review of applications will begin January 31, 2026, and applicants will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• References

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Interim role, Remote work,

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