Position Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology (Tenure-Line) Compensation: $70,000-$75,000 Department: Educational Psychology Start Date: 08/16/2027 About this opportunity: The Ball State University Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-line faculty position in Quantitative Psychology/Quantitative Methodology. The department seeks a scholar with expertise in advanced quantitative methods who will contribute to graduate instruction, methodological research and consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and externally funded research. Expertise in emerging methodologies, particularly machine learning and data mining, is highly desirable. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in statistics, quantitative methods, and research methodology in both in-person and online formats. The position will play an important role in the M.S. in Quantitative Psychology and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology programs through student advising, mentoring of master’s capstone projects, and service on doctoral committees. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, pursue opportunities for external funding, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. The faculty member will also contribute methodological expertise to faculty research and collaborative projects within the department and across the university. This position offers substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary research and methodological collaboration. We seek a collegial scholar who will contribute to the continued development of the Quantitative Psychology program and expand the department’s methodological expertise in response to evolving research and workforce demands. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer teaching and administrative stipends may be available consistent with university policy. The university will consider sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching Teach three graduate-level research methodology/statistical analysis courses each fall and spring. Courses may be scheduled on campus or online. Scheduled course content could cover: Introductory Statistics Research Methodology ANOVA methodology Multiple Regression Multivariate Statistics/Data Mining Categorical Data Analysis Factor Analysis Latent Variable Modeling Psychometric/Measurement theory Longitudinal Data Analysis Multilevel Data Analysis Scholarship Maintain an active research agenda resulting in dissemination through publication in refereed journals and presentation at conferences. Grant writing and statistical consulting are also desirable. Service Lead curriculum review and continuous program improvement in MS in Quan psychology. Actively engage in university and professional service. Advisement of Masters and Doctoral Level capstone/thesis projects. Serve as a member of department, college and university committees and act as a supportive and collaborative colleague engaging in department discussion and endeavors. Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Quantitative Psychology, Educational Psychology, Statistics, Research Methodology, Measurement, or a closely related field by date of appointment. At least one semester (4 months) of demonstrated experience mentoring, advising graduate students, with the ability to contribute to master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees. At least one semester (4 months) regarding evidence of, or potential for, effective teaching of graduate-level quantitative methods/statistics courses. Evidence of, or potential for, an active program of scholarship in quantitative methodology or its applications. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in machine learning, data mining, and/or computational quantitative methods, particularly applications related to AI and large or complex datasets. Expertise in one or more additional areas such as psychometrics, latent variable modeling/structural equation modeling, Bayesian analysis, categorical or multivariate analysis, or meta-analysis. Experience teaching advanced quantitative methods at the graduate level, including online instruction. Evidence of successful interdisciplinary research collaboration and methodological consultation. Experience contributing quantitative/methodological expertise to externally funded research. How to apply: For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact Search Committee Co-chairs: Dr. Jocelyn Bolin, jebolin@bsu.edu Dr. Ophelie Desmet, ophelie.desmet@bsu.edu Important: Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Agenda Within the application, please provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Note: Additional application materials may be requested later in the search process This position will remain open until filled, with a consideration date of October 28, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue 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 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. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. 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. 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. 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. 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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