Assistant Teaching Professor of Counseling Psychology

Ball State University’s Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling welcomes applicants for a one-year contract faculty appointment as Assistant Teaching Professor of Counseling Psychology.

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:

Highly qualified scholar within counseling psychology to teach courses in the graduate programs in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling.

Teaching-Practicum supervision and participation in departmental clinic training activities; teach courses in the graduate programs 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in counseling psychology. The candidate must demonstrate professional competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology.

Preferred Qualifications:

License-eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the State of Indiana. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can also contribute to other graduate programs within the department; ability to mentor students on diversity issues and facilitate immersive learning experiences.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/30775 . Include the following documents with your application: curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation addressed to search committee chair. 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.

Transcripts required (even if obtained at BSU) at time of application, showing degree program in which applicant is enrolled. Original, official transcripts showing degree conferred are required at time of hire. Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through May 30, 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.