Chairperson, Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling

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The Chairperson serves as the chief administrative officer of the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling and provides visionary leadership to advance the department’s academic, clinical, research, and service missions. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health, the Chairperson is responsible for the strategic, academic, operational, personnel, and fiscal management of the department; fostering excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical training, and service; supporting student success; promoting interdisciplinary collaborations; and advancing the department's regional and national reputation

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the department's primary representative and spokesperson to the College of Health, the University, external stakeholders, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Provide visionary leadership for department planning, assessment, growth, and continuous improvement of academic and clinical training programs.
• Lead curriculum development, program review, accreditation activities, and assessment efforts to ensure program quality and compliance with university and professional standards.
• Collaborate with faculty in establishing and implementing strategic priorities, short- and long-range planning initiatives, and departmental goals.
• Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, clinical training, and service among faculty and students.
• Support faculty recruitment, retention, mentoring, promotion, tenure, and professional development initiatives.
• Assign faculty workload and oversee department scheduling, instructional resources, and program operations.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, facilities, and personnel in a manner that supports the department's mission and strategic objectives.
• Provide administrative leadership and supervision for department faculty, professional staff, graduate assistants, and support personnel.
• Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations regarding hiring, evaluation, compensation, discipline, professional development, and other personnel actions.
• Oversee student recruitment, admissions, advising, retention, progression, and graduation initiatives.
• Foster collaborative relationships with community agencies, healthcare organizations, alumni, and other external partners to support clinical training, research, service, and workforce development.
• Support and encourage externally funded research, grants, contracts, and other scholarly initiatives.
• Maintain an active record of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with expectations for a tenure-eligible faculty appointment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent research doctorate) in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Record of teaching, scholarship, and service qualifying the candidate for appointment as a tenure-eligible Associate Professor or Professor at Ball State.
• Administrative or leadership experience in higher education (chair, associate chair, program director, training director, center director, or similar role).

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Counseling Psychology or another area of health service psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Indiana.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary academic programs.
• Evidence of scholarship, student involvement in research, and funding/grant activity.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision.

How to apply:

Please do not apply to this posting directly.

Application and Nomination Process:

All correspondence relating to the position of Chairperson, Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling at Ball State University should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Erin House, Assistant Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

erin@scotthealy.com

A complete application should include the following:

• Letter of application describing your interest in the department, your leadership philosophy and qualifications for the position, and your relevant scholarly, teaching, and clinical experience

• Updated CV

Note: 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.

Applications received by December 4, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 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. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. 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.

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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.

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It all comes down to caring.

There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more.

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Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

EEO/AA Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Disability Accommodations

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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