Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology/Leadership (tenure-track)

Posted Monday, September 2, 2024

The Department of Psychology at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position.  The selected candidate will teach a core-curriculum course on leadership and other psychology courses.  Area of specialty is open, but the successful candidate will have teaching or research experience, including areas relevant to leadership. 

Appointment begins August 2025.  A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Psychology is required.  If the doctorate is not presently in hand, applicants should specifically address when the defense will be held, and the dissertation completed in their cover letter.  Typical teaching load is 3:3. All classes will be taught in person at VMI.

Applicants must complete an online state application and submit a cover letter that describes their interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation at: Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology/Leadership (tenure-track)-Job Application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required for the final candidate.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Aubrey Whitehead, whiteheadak@vmi.edu.

VMI is consistently ranked among the top U.S. public liberal arts colleges. All 1,700 undergraduate students live on campus, about half of whom accept commissions as officers in the armed forces upon graduation. Faculty wear uniforms but no prior military service is required.  Lexington, Virginia is a charming college town located in the southern Shenandoah Valley and is often recognized as one of America’s “best small towns.”

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply.  AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322