Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Psychology

The Department of Educational Psychology has a three-year full-time non-tenure line position at the rank of available August 2022. This contract is eligible for repeating two-year contract extensions at the end of the three-year initial contract period. Primary responsibilities will include teaching courses, supervising students, and performing administrative activities in the M.A. program in School Counseling. It is possible other classes within the department will also be assigned. Candidates should be willing to teach on campus at Ball State University as well as online.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function:

1. Teaching load includes 12 credit hours of courses each academic semester. There are no research expectations. Non-instructional administrative load may be assigned.
2. Faculty are expected to attend departmental and School Counseling core meetings.
   C. Faculty members are expected to provide support in the form of field experience supervision. To provide supervision, successful candidates must possess or demonstrate eligibility for a Professional School Counseling license in the State of Indiana.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in School Counseling or a related field by date of appointment from an institution.
2. Must have or obtain an Indiana School Counseling License prior to the start of the fall semester.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in Counselor Education or a related field with an emphasis in professional school counseling from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
2. University teaching experience.
3. Experience providing field experience supervision to counselors in training.
4. Experience working as a professional school counselor in elementary, middle, or high school setting.
5. Experience with the CACREP accreditation process and student learning outcomes model.
6. Expertise and/or scholarly interest in topics related to diversity.
7. Active membership in school counseling and related professional organizations.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31661. Include the following documents with your application: curriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to Andrew Davis. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through July 8, 2022.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.