Marshall University
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The search committee requests that up to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references’ information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.
Get to Know Us! Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, the university advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley.
Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come Join Our Herd!
A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full‑time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre‑tax earnings.
Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
Position Information Banner Position Number: 001599
Position Title: Assistant Professor (Counseling)
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Counseling – MU600C
Job Description: Probationary, tenure‑track 12‑month Assistant Professor appointment, starting Fall 2026. Teaching an assigned load of synchronous and asynchronous graduate level courses using Blackboard Ultra LMS, Microsoft Teams, and other relevant instructional technologies.
Providing engaged advising to a group of students commensurate with other duties.
Maintaining consistent accessibility for advisees, students, faculty, and colleagues.
Participating in department, college, university, professional, and community service.
Maintaining an active research agenda that includes the pursuit of external funding.
Providing leadership of a designated course(s) and supervision of a teaching team of instructors.
Supporting ongoing accreditation and continuous improvement of the Counseling Department.
Ensuring administrative and communication processes of the Department, College, and University are implemented quickly and efficiently.
Location: MU – Marshall University
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education: Earned doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited or CACREP‑recognized program, or a related doctoral degree with full‑time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
Experience: Sustained licensure (or licensure eligibility) and experience as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LMHC, etc.). A record of teaching and supervision excellence in an online educational model that includes both synchronous (e.g., live sessions using Microsoft Teams or Zoom) and asynchronous instructional methods. Strong professional counselor and/or school counselor identity as evidenced by sustained professional renewal activities, advanced training and certification, membership in professional associations, service to the profession, direct service, and professional and community advocacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Telehealth experience
Trauma‑informed care
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Remote counselor education and supervision in a national/international program
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: MU1749F
Open Date: 11/03/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions The search committee requests that up to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references’ information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have an earned doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited or CACREP‑recognized program, OR a related doctoral degree with full‑time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755
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Get to Know Us! Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, the university advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley.
Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come Join Our Herd!
A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full‑time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre‑tax earnings.
Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
Position Information Banner Position Number: 001599
Position Title: Assistant Professor (Counseling)
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Counseling – MU600C
Job Description: Probationary, tenure‑track 12‑month Assistant Professor appointment, starting Fall 2026. Teaching an assigned load of synchronous and asynchronous graduate level courses using Blackboard Ultra LMS, Microsoft Teams, and other relevant instructional technologies.
Providing engaged advising to a group of students commensurate with other duties.
Maintaining consistent accessibility for advisees, students, faculty, and colleagues.
Participating in department, college, university, professional, and community service.
Maintaining an active research agenda that includes the pursuit of external funding.
Providing leadership of a designated course(s) and supervision of a teaching team of instructors.
Supporting ongoing accreditation and continuous improvement of the Counseling Department.
Ensuring administrative and communication processes of the Department, College, and University are implemented quickly and efficiently.
Location: MU – Marshall University
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education: Earned doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited or CACREP‑recognized program, or a related doctoral degree with full‑time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
Experience: Sustained licensure (or licensure eligibility) and experience as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LMHC, etc.). A record of teaching and supervision excellence in an online educational model that includes both synchronous (e.g., live sessions using Microsoft Teams or Zoom) and asynchronous instructional methods. Strong professional counselor and/or school counselor identity as evidenced by sustained professional renewal activities, advanced training and certification, membership in professional associations, service to the profession, direct service, and professional and community advocacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Telehealth experience
Trauma‑informed care
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Remote counselor education and supervision in a national/international program
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: MU1749F
Open Date: 11/03/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions The search committee requests that up to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references’ information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have an earned doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited or CACREP‑recognized program, OR a related doctoral degree with full‑time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755
#J-18808-Ljbffr