The Jepson School of Leadership Studies (JSLS) at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full professor of leadership studies, with consideration also given to highly qualified advanced associate professors, to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year.

We seek candidates with a distinguished and ongoing record of scholarship in the study of leadership, and who demonstrate the potential and desire to teach within a vibrant, undergraduate liberal arts context. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in a discipline such as organizational behavior, organizational economics, organizational psychology, social psychology, political psychology, public administration, or a related field.

Subject to the Board of Trustees' approval, the successful candidate will be appointed to an endowed professorship in leadership studies with the additional possibility of teaching in the Robins School of Business or the School of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to teach "Theories and Methods of Leadership," a course required within the Jepson curriculum, and will have the opportunity to develop and teach electives in their areas of specialization.

Founded in 1992, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies is the first undergraduate-focused school of leadership studies in the United States. We are a collaborative, inclusive community of active scholars with representation from diverse humanities and social science disciplines. Our curriculum spans the study of political behavior, psychology of social norms, history and literature relevant to social change and leadership, and ethical decision-making.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter, which demonstrates how their scholarly interests bear on leadership and how they are prepared to contribute to the interdisciplinary, liberal arts community at the Jepson School, and 3) a teaching statement, which describes how they would approach undergraduate teaching (of leadership) within an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on September 4, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Search Chair Dr. Chris von Rueden (cvonrued@richmond.edu) with any questions. For more information on the Jepson School and its programs, please visit http://jepson.richmond.edu/.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.

The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond's strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.

About University of Richmond

About UR: At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond. UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE 

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