Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology
About the role
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate instruction in counseling; develop and teach within undergraduate major in counseling; practicum supervision and participation in departmental clinic training activities; teach courses consistent with teaching expertise in relevant area.
Research: Keep abreast of recent scholarly developments in areas of specialty and incorporate into teaching. Conduct and publish scholarly research.
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. Participate in local and national professional service activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned Doctorate in counseling psychology from APA accredited program by August 2026; ABD candidates will be considered only if all degree requirements will be completed by August 2026.
The candidate must demonstrate professional competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology, and interest in teaching undergraduate courses and in teaching assessment.
Preferred Qualifications
License-eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology.
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, preferably at the undergraduate level.
Ability to contribute to one or more of the graduate programs in the department; with ability to mentor students, contribute, and facilitate immersive learning experiences.
How To Apply
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact: Dr. Nick Lee, at nicholas.lee@bsu.edu.
Required Documents
Cover letter
Vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature)
Optional Documents
Transcripts
What We Offer
12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year.
Affordable health and dental insurance.
Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
A range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
Child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition coverage at Ball State (90% of cost).
Pay
$65,000 - $75,000
Schedule
Start Date: 08/21/2026