Assistant Professor of Psychological Science
About The Position
The Department of Psychological Science at Ball State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2027. The successful applicant will teach in our undergraduate psychological science major and master’s program in psychology, have a research program that complements our department’s current research interests and that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the service activities of our department and discipline. We are seeking applicants who teach and conduct research in clinical or counseling psychology, particularly psychopathology, personality, psychological assessment, health psychology, and/or research/methodology courses. The position is open until filled with a consideration date of Dec. 1, 2027. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Employers will consider sponsorship.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in psychology or related field from an accredited institution.
- ABDs will be considered if the doctorate is obtained by date of appointment.
- Clinical and Counseling PhDs must be from APA or CPA accredited programs.
Nice To Haves
- psychopathology
- personality
- psychological assessment
- health psychology
- research/methodology courses
Responsibilities
- teach graduate and undergraduate classes in the Department of Psychological Science programs
- supervise graduate and/or undergraduate student research (e.g., honors theses)
- remain current in and contribute to research in specialty area
- contribute to the service activities of the department and discipline
Benefits
- 12 paid sick days
- 10 holidays a year
- paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- affordable health and dental insurance
- robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
- a range of retirement benefits
- 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
