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 PhD. 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. What you'll do and what you will bring:Description: The Forensic Science program at Ball State University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 1, 2026. The successful applicant will teach psychology courses in the Behavioral Forensics concentration in our Forensic Science program; be able to establish an active research program that can involve students; and contribute to the service activities of the program and their respective disciplines. We are seeking applicants with expertise in psychology and law (e.g., forensic psychology, correctional psychology, or related areas). Support for this work is offered through research resources (e.g., EEG labs, funding opportunities; external grant supporting office); professional development opportunities (e.g., teaching training) and faculty mentorship. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: 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. Minimum Qualifications: PhD. in psychology with expertise in psychology and law or related field from an accredited institution. AB - Ds 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 Qualifications: Special consideration will be given to applicants with doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology whose research or teaching focuses on forensic or correctional applications.