Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling
Psychology

Compensation:

$65,000 - $82,000

Department:

Counsel Psych, Social Psych & Couns

Start Date:

08/23/2027

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.

The Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and
Counseling:

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.

The College of Health:

A vital health resource for Indiana in preparing health
professionals, the College

of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional
education,

practice and research its paradigm across its disciplines. The
college offers 32

academic programs in seven units: the Departments of Counseling
Psychology,

Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and
Health

Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work, plus the
Schools of

Nursing and Kinesiology. Our 224 faculty and staff serve nearly
3,000 students.

We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and
research. Our

Health Professions Building opened in 2019 with 165,000 square feet
and is LEED Gold certified.

Our Interprofessional Community Clinics offer a range of health and
mental

health services provided by students under faculty supervision, as
well as

community health education and prevention services through the
Healthy

Lifestyle Center. Other facilities include the Health and Physical
Activity complex,

Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center. Our faculty and
students contribute

to the evidence base for their respective disciplines, and our
research footprint

includes the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Human
Performance Laboratory.

We intend to contribute to a well-prepared health professional
workforce that helps decrease

health care disparities.

Ball State University:

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an
attractive campus 45

miles northeast of Indianapolis. Ball State enjoys a close
relationship with the City of Muncie,

and many employees extol the virtues of living in this Midwestern
college town of about 70,000 people.

Institutionally, Ball State has established ambitious goals for its
second century through its strategic

plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path. We pledge to provide a
premier educational experience for

every student, to partner with the community to improve the lives
of our neighbors, and to maintain a

lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.

Ball State engages students in educational, research, and creative
endeavors that empower our

graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched
by lifelong learning and service, while

we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our
community, our state, and our

world. Information about working at Ball State and relocating to
East Central Indiana is available at:

https://www.bsu.edu/about/jobsatballstate

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

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
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.

How to apply:

For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact the search
committee chair, Larry Gerstein, Ph.D. (lgerstein@bsu.edu).

Required Documents:

1. Cover letter- describe your interest in the department and
serving as the training director, your leadership philosophy and
qualifications for the position, and your relevant scholarly,
teaching and clinical experience.

2. Vitae with publications and/or professional conference
presentations cited. (Do not use the Autofill resume feature)

Optional Documents:

1.Copy of official graduate transcripts (Official transcripts are
required upon hire.)

Within this application, names and contact information for three
professional references will be requested. References will not be
contacted without prior notice to the applicant.

Finalists will be asked to submit additional materials, which may
include a

description of their scholarship, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, letters of

reference, or verification of licensure status.

Consideration Date : to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by: November 30, 2026.

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.

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.

Curious about our excellent benefits package?

We have developed a
calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.

Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and
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Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of
life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the
advantages of a university community with the accessibility and
affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and
culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare,
athletics, and a strong sense of connection.

Through the City of Muncie’s
MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access
relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working
options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them
get settled and connected.

Current benefits for eligible participants may include:

• Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
• Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
• Access to the Ball State University Library
• One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
• Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
• Help desk for connecting to local resources
• Opportunity for board participation
• Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility
requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should
review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility,
available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community
partnerships aligns with Destination 2040:
Our Flight Path , the University’s strategic plan. The plan
calls our University to work with community partners to promote
talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East
Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of
the communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through
MakeMyMove .