Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of Doctoral Program

A Tenure-line faculty position is available August 17, 2018, for a highly qualified scholar within counseling psychology to direct APA accredited program in counseling psychology and teach courses in the graduate programs in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling.

Primary responsibilities include 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 as well as conduct and publish scholarly research; service: direct doctoral program in counseling psychology, 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 preventive, developmental and outreach orientation and participate in local and national professional service activities.

Minimum qualifications: Doctorate in counseling psychology. The candidate must demonstrate professional competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology. Prior experience teaching in an APA approved doctoral program.

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: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/11830.  Include the following documents with your application:  cover letter addressed to Dr. Donald Nicholas, and curriculum vitae.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through February 14, 2018.  Interviewees will be required to submit copies of transcripts for highest related degree earned prior to an in-person interview.  Original, official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, approximately 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. At more than 22,500 students, enrollment for the 2017-18 academic year is Ball State’s largest ever. Our students come from all Indiana counties, all 50 states and 68 countries to pursue knowledge in seven academic colleges offering 190 undergraduate majors, 130 undergraduate minors, 140 graduate programs and 200 study abroad programs.

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.

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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.