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

Job Duties

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

Appointments begin August 2026. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Considerations

A background check is required for the final candidate.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Michael LaRocca,

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.”

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Dr. Michael LaRocca

Phone: 540-464-7860

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.