Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Psychology

Job Details

Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Psychology

Compensation:
$54,000-$57,000

Department:
Educational Psychology

Start Date:
07/31/2026

About this opportunity:
The Department of Educational Psychology at Ball State University welcomes applications for a one-year contract faculty appointment. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in Quantitative Methodology and Statistics for the 2026-27 academic year at the Assistant Teaching Professor level.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Position Function:
Teach graduate-level courses in quantitative methodology and statistics.

Duties / Responsibilities:
Teaching load consists of four courses across the fall and spring semesters. Most statistics courses are delivered online; however, some courses may be scheduled in person.

• Potential courses could include:
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • ANOVA Methodology
  • Regression Analysis
  • Factor Analysis
  • Measurement Theory/Item Response theory
  • Structural Equation Modeling
  • Multivariate Statistical Analysis
  • Multilevel Modeling
  • Non Parametric Statistical Analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in a social science or closely related field, with demonstrated experience teaching both introductory and advanced graduate-level statistics courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD in Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach both introductory and advanced graduate-level statistics courses, as well as educational psychology or human development courses, if needed.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in both online and in-person formats.

How to apply:
For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. Jocelyn Bolin, jebolin@bsu.edu, or, Dr. Serena Shim, sshim@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae

Within the application, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open until filled with the consideration date of May 20, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until 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 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.