Asst Teaching Professor of School Counseling

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Position Function:

This is a campus-based teaching role centered in the M.A. in School Counseling program, with primary duties in teaching graduate courses, supervising practicum and internship students, and mentoring graduate students who are preparing to enter the profession.

• Teach a standard load of graduate courses in school counseling (typically four courses each, for the fall and spring semesters), which may include foundations of school counseling, counseling techniques, organization of school counseling program, youth crisis and trauma, group counseling, partnerships and collaboration, ethics, and supervision.
• Provide professional mentoring to graduate students in the M.A. in School Counseling program.
• Supervise practicum and internship students in school counseling.
• Support partnerships with local schools and educational agencies.
• Support continuous program improvement aligned with Indiana licensure requirements and national accreditation standards (CAEP and the ASCA National Model).
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

• Master's degree in school counseling, counselor education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• Indiana school counselor license, or eligibility for Indiana licensure by date of appointment.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a professional school counselor in a PK-12 setting.
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching at the graduate level, or strong potential for excellence in teaching.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in counselor education, school counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Graduate or college-level teaching experience.
• Experience supervising practicum and internship students.
• Familiarity with the ASCA National Model, ASCA standards, and CAEP accreditation processes or comparable accreditation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with school districts and community partners.
• Experience mentoring graduate students.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and training future school counselors to serve diverse student populations.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. Sherri Barrow, sherri.barrow@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:

• Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae
• Letter of application
• Teaching Statement
• Please provide name and contact information for (3) references within the application when prompted

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Transcripts may be uploaded at the time of application, however, an official transcript must be received by the issuing institution at the time of employment.

Application Deadline: July 27, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

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.

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