Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology

Compensation:

65,000-75,000

Department:

Counsel Psych, Social Psych & Couns

Start Date:

08/21/2026

About this opportunity:

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.
Employer will consider sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. 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.

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

C. 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. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can also 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 [email protected].

Required documents:

1. Cover letter

2. Vitae (Do not use the Autofill resume feature)

Optional documents:

1. Transcripts

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by: November 29, 2025, 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.)

Employer will consider sponsorship.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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