Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology

Muncie, IN, USA Ball State University

Counsel Psych, Social Psych & Couns

Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology

Ball State University

The Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor who will serve as the next Program Director of Counseling Psychology for our APA accredited PhD program.

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Position Function: We train students to become competent scientist-professional counseling psychologists who assist people in the context of their relationships, communities, and the larger world. The department’s mission is to make a significant contribution to the fields of psychology and counseling through research, practice, service, and teaching grounded in developmental, systems, holistic, and strength-based theories and strategies. The Department is housed in the College of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching: Courses in the counseling psychology and counseling core, and courses consistent with teaching expertise in relevant area; participation in departmental clinic training activities.

Research: Conduct, publish, and present scholarly research. Keep abreast of recent scholarly developments in areas of specialty and incorporate into teaching.

Service: Actively contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Department, College of Health, Ball State University, and the surrounding community through general service and preventative, developmental, and outreach activities. Participate in local and national professional service activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in counseling psychology from an APA accredited program in Counseling Psychology by August 15, 2027. ABD candidates will be considered only if all degree requirements will be completed by August 15, 2027.

Professional competence to teach advanced doctoral practicum and other courses in the program as needed and provide clinical supervision to doctoral students in the department’s training clinic.

Competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology as demonstrated by publications and professional conference presentations.

License-eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the State of Indiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to contribute to the department’s counseling psychology scientist-professional training model.

Demonstrated research, teaching, and mentoring experiences with graduate students.

Prior leadership and administrative experience.

While the area of specialization is open, special consideration will be given to candidates who can contribute to all graduate programs in the department with the ability to mentor students, facilitate immersive learning experiences, and teach courses and train students in (a) advanced counseling interventions, (b) psychological assessment, (c) health psychology, (d) couples and families, (e) multicultural issues, and/or (f) children/adolescents.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/30/2026. at 12:01 a.m.

(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.)

Apply online at BSU Careers . Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

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