Assistant Professor of Behavioral Forensics; Psychology & Law
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
About this opportunity:
The College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in behavioral forensics (psychology & law). Preference will be given to individuals with doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology whose research or teaching focuses on forensic or correctional applications. The successful applicant will be housed in a department of criminal justice and criminology.
A Ph.D. in psychology with expertise in psychology and law or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Clinical and Counseling PhDs must be from APA or CPA accredited programs.
- Teach undergraduate psychology courses in the Forensic Science program (e.g., Forensic Psychology, Correctional Psychology, Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Psychopathology)
- remain current in and contribute to research in specialty area
- contribute to the service activities of the program and their discipline
Ph.D. in psychology with expertise in psychology and law 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.
Preferred QualificationsSpecial consideration will be given to applicants with doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology whose research or teaching focuses on forensic or correctional applications.
DateThe position is open until filled with a consideration date of Dec. 1, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration.
For inquiries, please contactDr. Ben Gibbs, Director of Forensic Science, at brgibbs.
About UsFaculty support is offered through research resources (e.g., grant supporting office); professional development opportunities (e.g., teaching training) and faculty mentorship. Ball State University offers affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits 90 percent of your children's undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
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