Assistant Professor

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Assistant Professor specializing in counseling psychology. This full-time tenure-track position offers a unique opportunity to engage in innovative teaching and impactful research. The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative environment, mentoring students and facilitating immersive learning experiences. With a commitment to inclusiveness and community engagement, this role is perfect for those passionate about shaping the future of counseling psychology. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to student success and meaningful contributions to society.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in counseling psychology from an APA accredited program by August 15, 2025.
• Professional competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching, research, and mentoring within the department.
• Contribute to the department's scientist-professional training model.

Skills

Counseling Psychology

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.
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The Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-line position to begin August 2025 for the academic year, with the area of specialization in counseling psychology.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Full-time tenure-line position to begin August 2025 for the academic year; area of specialization is counseling psychology.

Earned doctorate in counseling psychology from APA accredited program by August 15, 2025; ABD candidates will be considered only if all degree requirements will be completed by August 15, 2025. Professional competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology as demonstrated by publications and/or professional conference presentations.

Highly qualified scholar with the ability to contribute to the department's scientist-professional training model, with demonstrated research, teaching, and mentoring experiences and competencies. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can contribute to all graduate programs within the department with the ability to mentor students, facilitate immersive learning experiences, and teach courses and train students in (a) assessment, (b) integrated health care, sexuality, and/or conducting research and/or providing services to children/adolescents.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Professor
About this Opportunity
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Appointment Type	Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
Description
Minimum Qualifications
Authorization to work in the US	Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
EEO Statement
Department	Counsel Psych, Social Psych & Counseling:900070
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number	[e-mail]

Posting Detail Information

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Larry Gerstein, Professor and Search Committee Chair
765-285-8040
[e-mail]

Posting Number	202501433F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/15/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date	02/14/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	03/15/2025
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information