Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Educational Psychology

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated faculty member for a tenure-track position in Educational Psychology. This role involves teaching graduate courses, engaging in innovative research, and contributing to community service. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to inclusiveness and student success. With a vibrant campus atmosphere and a focus on professional growth, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education and psychology. Join a community that values critical thinking and responsible citizenship, and help shape the future of aspiring psychologists.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Completion of doctoral degree in an APA accredited program by appointment.
• Eligibility for licensure as a health service psychologist in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in School Psychology and Educational Psychology.
• Conduct impactful research and collaborate with community professionals.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Educational Psychology

Research Methods

School Counseling Assessment

Developmental Psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in 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 Educational Psychology welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor for the academic year 2025-26.

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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The Department of Educational Psychology is seeking to fill a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level beginning August 2025 with specialties in Neuropsychology, neuropsychology of teaching, developmental psychology, research methods, educational psychology, school counseling assessment, or school psychology assessment. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate courses in School Psychology and Educational Psychology. This position requires an on-campus presence. Some courses may be taught online. An active research agenda is required for successful progress in the tenure process, with flexibility in area of expertise in research. There are opportunities for research through the Psychoeducational Diagnostic and Intervention Clinic and the Neuropsychology Laboratory. There are also opportunities for collaboration with the medical professionals in the community and with other faculty on Ball State Campus. Service to the University, community, and professional community is also required for successful performance in the department.

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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/Associate Professor/Professor of Educational Psychology
About this Opportunity
About Ball State University
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Appointment Type	Tenure-track
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
Description
Minimum Qualifications	Completion of doctoral degree in an APA accredited school, clinical or counseling psychology area, by time of appointment. Eligibility for licensure as a health service psychologist, the independent level of psychology practice, in Indiana.
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications	Neuropsychological training at the post-doctoral level. Clinical neuropsychology doctoral practicum or internship training experience.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
EEO Statement
Department	Educational Psychology:800050
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number	[e-mail]

Posting Detail Information

For nominations and questions about this opportunity, please contact Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, at [e-mail]

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.

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. Janay Sander at [e-mail].

Posting Number	202401401F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/17/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date	11/11/2024
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.)	12/11/2025
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.
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