Educational Psychology Department at Ball State University

05/05/2026

📢 Faculty Opening – Quantitative Focus

The Department of Educational Psychology is hiring a one-year Assistant Teaching Professor with a strong emphasis in quantitative psychology / advanced statistics for the 2026–27 academic year.

💼 Key Details:

* Start: July 31, 2026
* Salary: $54–57K
* Deadline: May 20, 2026

📊 Role:
Teach 4 graduate courses in quantitative methodology and statistics (primarily online), with possible topics including:
ANOVA, Regression, Factor Analysis, SEM, Multilevel Modeling, and other advanced methods.

🎓 Requirements:

* PhD in a social science or related field
* Experience teaching graduate-level statistics (intro through advanced)

📄 Apply via Workday with CV, cover letter, and 3 references.

📩 Questions: Dr. Jocelyn Bolin ([[email protected]]
| Dr. Serena Shim ([[email protected]]

Apply by May 20 for full consideration! We'd love to have you!

https://bsu.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Educational-Psychology_R-01899/apply

05/01/2026

On April 20th the Ball State University Teachers College had the opportunity to celebrate some truly incredible members of our Teachers College community at the End of the Year Celebration in Cardinal Hall.

From impactful research and inspiring teaching to meaningful service and leadership, this year’s award recipients represent the very best of TC. Please join us in congratulating two of our very own, Jerrell Cassady and Dustin Hunt! ❤️🎉

04/27/2026

Just a quick reminder that we have two more FREE events for the kiddos (pre-K through 2nd grade) in your life! We'd love for you to bring them to Stars, Stories, and Smiles! — a series of free community reading events celebrating Spotting Stars, a children's book created right here at Ball State. The next event is this Wednesday, in Fishers, IN!

Designed for children ages 4–8 (younger/older kids are welcome too!), the book follows Zara, a young girl who discovers her unique talents, and was developed by BSU students and faculty alongside Muncie families and educators.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wed, April 29 | 4:00–5:30 PM | BSU Fishers Center
• Sat, May 2 | 4:00–5:30 PM | East Hamilton Library

Perfect for families with PreK–2nd grade children. All events are free!

👉 Sign up here: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8f6zDHTUF4bb8Gy

For questions or more information, please contact:

Dr. Ophélie Desmet
[email protected]
Spotting Stars Project Team | Ball State University

04/02/2026

Do you have a child, niece, nephew, or young family member in PreK - 2nd grade? We'd love for you to bring them to Stars, Stories, and Smiles!, a series of FREE community reading events celebrating Spotting Stars, a children's book created right here at Ball State.

Designed for children ages 4–8 (younger/older kids are welcome too!), the book follows Zara, a young girl who discovers her unique talents, and was developed by BSU students and faculty alongside Muncie families and educators.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sat, April 11 | 10:00–11:00 AM | Muncie Children's Museum
• Wed, April 22 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | BSU Fishers Center
• Wed, April 29 | 4:00–5:30 PM | BSU Fishers Center
• Sat, May 2 | 4:00–5:30 PM | East Hamilton Library

Perfect for families with PreK–2nd grade children.
All events are FREE!

👉 Sign up here: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8f6zDHTUF4bb8Gy

For questions or more information, please contact:

Dr. Ophélie Desmet
[email protected]
Spotting Stars Project Team | Ball State University

04/01/2026

We love our graduate students! Thankful for their thirst for knowledge and their goals of understanding the psychology of how to educate youth in improved ways.

Consider a gift for One Ball State Day to support students for years to come!

Today make your impact count!

The Educational Psychology Department at Ball State University is dedicated to supporting graduate students as they pursue research, connect with our community, and share their work through conferences and symposiums.

It’s not just large gifts that make a difference; this fund has grown year after year thanks to many small donations from alumni and friends like you. ❤️

Will you help us reach our goal today?

If you’re unable to give, sharing this message is another powerful way to support!

🔗 https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/educationalpsychology

03/31/2026

Hey everyone! Tomorrow is One Ball State Day! Do you know what that means? Fundraising for Ball State! Help support our students within our Educational Psychology program. ❤️🎓

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12/02/2025

Dr. Cassady has published an article is based an ongoing five-year study that evaluates all Kindergarten students in Hancock County over that time period based on their use of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

It's the largest published peer-reviewed study showing the impact of the program, and it was a collaborative project involving the Community Foundation of Hancock County, the Research Design Studio, and all four public school districts in the county.

The article was published in Early Childhood Education Journal and had three of our students as co-authors. Check it out below!

Children who arrive at formal educational settings with a sound base of literacy skills are primed for early success and tend to maintain academic advantages through the educational timeline. To promote early literacy skills, home-based book distribution programs are designed to increase access to p...

04/03/2025

Dr. Gerardo Ramirez (Ed Psych) has published a study on how students can manage high-pressure situations—and turned it into a podcast for a broader audience.
From test anxiety to big presentations, these strategies are designed to help students stay focused when the stakes are high.
🎧 Check out the podcast or read the full paper here: https://www.scipod.global/dr-oksana-komarenko-and-dr-gerardo-ramirez-pressure-points-the-science-of-performing-when-it-matters-most/

Performing at your best when it matters most is something a lot of people struggle with. You can prepare for days, even weeks, but the moment you step on stage, walk into an interview, or face a big audience, things shift. Suddenly, what felt solid in practice starts to slip. I'm Dr. Oksana Komarenk...

04/02/2025

Hello friends and family of the Department of Educational Psychology!

Today is One Ball State Day!
Only 14 hours left to give in celebration of Cardinal pride and a chance to support the programs that have shaped your journey.
If our department has made a difference in your experience, we invite you to pay it forward with a gift today.
Every dollar counts, and your support directly benefits students, faculty, and programs in Educational Psychology.

To make it more exciting:
I’m personally pledging $10 for every gift made to our department, up to $500 total. So your gift — no matter the size — makes an even bigger impact today. Make me pay!
To give:

One Ball State Day brings Cardinals together from all over the world to give back, make an impact, and celebrate our Ball State family.

04/02/2025

Hello friends and family of the Department of Educational Psychology!

Today is One Ball State Day!
Only 14 hours left to give in celebration of Cardinal pride and a chance to support the programs that have shaped your journey.
If our department has made a difference in your experience, we invite you to pay it forward with a gift today.
Every dollar counts, and your support directly benefits students, faculty, and programs in Educational Psychology.

To make it more exciting:
I’m personally pledging $10 for every gift made to our department, up to $500 total. So your gift — no matter the size — makes an even bigger impact today. Make me pay!

https://oneballstate.bsu.edu/giving-day/94918?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=ogmer9fbf9s42h9oeq5vur0&utm_medium=plain

Thank you for being part of our EDPSY community. Let’s show our strength today!

Warmly,
Serena Shim
Interim Department Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology and Professor of Educational Psychology
Fellow, Division 15 (Educational Psychology ) of American Psychological Association
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
[email protected]
765-285-8508

One Ball State Day brings Cardinals together from all over the world to give back, make an impact, and celebrate our Ball State family.