Assistant Professor

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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.

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• 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.

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

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

• Education:
  
  Earned doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP‑accredited or CACREP‑recognized…