What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer for Online Program position at Marquette University and Careers?
The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology invites candidates with strong teaching skills to submit applications for part-time faculty positions for our online courses. Instructors are able to work on a remote basis. Qualified instructors are needed for courses in the clinical mental health counseling program. The Department Chair will review applications submitted for this vacancy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Department Chair, instructors will:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prepare and follow syllabus and teaching plans for online courses.
- Be available to instruct synchronous classes in the evenings.
- Instruct, manage and supervise students and groups in a professional manner.
- Develop and prepare syllabi, lectures, presentations and handouts for teaching courses.
- Prepare, administer and evaluate/grade course assignments, exams and other assessments.
- Communicate regularly with students and be responsive to their course inquires.
- Stimulate and encourage class discussion through the newsfeed.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance.
- Remain current with new trends and developments in the professional practice of counseling.
Applicants with master’s degrees who are not enrolled in a doctoral program will not be considered for these positions.
Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral program in counselor education, professional psychology or a related educational field; have experience in clinical mental health counseling.
Knowledge of content and skills for clinical mental health counseling.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral program in counselor education, professional psychology or a related educational field; have experience in clinical mental health counseling.
Knowledge of content and skills for clinical mental health counseling.
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 online college/university level teaching experience
Extensive and thorough knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught
Ability to facilitate learning for online classes. Instruction may include both asynchronous and synchronous instructional formats
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 11/24/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful online college/university level teaching experience
Extensive and thorough knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught
Ability to facilitate learning for online classes. Instruction may include both asynchronous and synchronous instructional formats
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
All applications must be received through Marquette University’s online application system.
Applications must include:
- Letter of Application
- Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application)
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Contact information for three references (two letters will be required if offered a position)
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
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- References
- Unofficial Transcripts 3