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Assistant Professor of African History Harrisonburg
The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of African history with a specialization in Eastern or Southern Africa. The position will begin in August 2025, and PhD in History or related field in hand is preferred. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of History is located, enrolls over 3,100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. We embrace the teacher-scholar model and encourage excellent applicants within out particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology – Clinical Psychology (Two Positions) Harrisonburg
The Department of Psychology in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor and with a focus on Clinical Psychology, to begin August 2025. The new hires will join a lively pre-tenure cohort, as the department has been expanding and recently welcomed several new colleagues. CHBS is working to advance inclusionary practices, processes, and policies that promote an anti-oppressive environment where every member can flourish in shared learning, teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates could contribute to our ongoing initiatives relating to these practices through their teaching (e.g., teaching courses that contribute to sociocultural awareness objectives in our curriculum), their collaboration with active mentorship of historically underserved students (e.g., see our PUURPLE Scholars program, https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/puurple.shtml), their service (e.g., working with our student Inclusive Excellence Council), and/or other expertise that they bring to the department. The successful candidate will join a student-centered faculty with a strong commitment to open, respectful, and supportive collegiality. The mission of the Department of Psychology is to educate our students in and contribute to the science of Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to Abnormal Psychology and other courses in their areas of expertise, particularly our courses labelled as meeting a sociocultural awareness requirement within our BA/BS in Psychology.
Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering (Three Positions) Harrisonburg
The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants to join our community and support our project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum. We are seeking to hire three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2025. The JMU Department of Engineering is a community of diverse educators who support each other in achieving broad successes in teaching, scholarship, and service. The department offers an ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering with new concentrations in civil and environmental, geo-environmental, and electromechanical systems. Anchored in the liberal arts through the university’s general education program, JMU’s engineering major is characterized by experiential learning of engineering in team-based settings, and the major culminates in a two-year-long engineering project experience. The department currently has eleven tenured or tenure-track faculty members representing multiple engineering disciplines, six support staff, and approximately 600 students. Its strengths include dedicated faculty and staff, an engaged and invested student body and alumni, strong administrative and lab support, and well-equipped laboratories and design studios. JMU prizes collaboration among departments and provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary, team-based teaching and scholarship, with a strong focus on undergraduate research opportunities. More information about the department and undergraduate engineering curriculum may be found at https://www.jmu.edu/cise/engineering/. Our department is situated in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE), which implements inclusive practices to increase our student and faculty diversity. More information about the college’s commitment to inclusive excellence can be found at https://www.jmu.edu/cise/diversity-inclusion/index.shtml.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Applied GIS / Geographic Information Science (Two Positions) Harrisonburg
The Geography program in the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS) at James Madison University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions in applied GIS starting August 2025, part of a broader hiring initiative across SIS themed “Technology for Resilient Futures.” This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, student-centered program with research and curricular strengths across physical, human, human-environment geography, and geospatial computing. We are seeking colleagues who can integrate and develop GIS and geospatial technology to build our students’ skills and bring new understanding to critical environmental and human challenges. As part of a supportive faculty team and with 200 Geography majors, successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative, outward-looking context and bring a passion for inclusive engaged learning. Our faculty are dedicated to innovatively shaping the future of geographical scholarship and education in this student-focused setting. Our award-winning Geography program (recently recognized as an AAG national “Program of Excellence”) is part of a larger unit with other multidisciplinary programs totaling over 700 majors and 50 faculty, and advanced computing and lab facilities. We encourage collaborative research and cross-curricular efforts across our dynamic programs. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including those with professional expertise using geospatial technologies. We are seeking new colleagues to deepen our well-integrated GIS and applied geospatial technology teaching at a range of levels, and who bring versatility to foster skills across the curriculum. We enthusiastically invite those who can help develop geospatial, programming, analytic and visualization skills for students of all backgrounds, within and beyond the Geography major, including in companion programs in SIS. Candidates’ technical focus should be integrated with areas of topical interest.
Gift Processor / Database Specialist Harrisonburg
The Gift Processor / Database Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of donor data and ensuring accurate financial transactions within the university’s database systems. This position supports the advancement team by processing charitable gifts, preparing reports, and conducting data analysis to enhance donor engagement and facilitate strategic decision-making. The role is key to optimizing data accuracy, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the position will manage workflows between Advancement Gifts & Records and other departments, ensuring data integrity across the institution.
Global Learning & Partnerships Office Specialist Harrisonburg
The Center for Global Engagement at JMU is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented professional to support our Global Learning & Partnerships (GLP) unit. The GLP team connects JMU faculty, staff, and students with international engagement opportunities through dynamic programs, connections, and events—whether on-campus, online, or abroad. We oversee the Peace Corps Prep Certificate program, manage international partnerships, and collaborate with internal and external partners to foster global engagement and collaboration. The GLP Office Specialist plays a vital role in supporting this unit and JMU’s global engagement initiatives. This position is responsible for various administrative and fiscal tasks involved with scheduling meetings and virtual exchanges, supply purchasing, and coordinating logistics for international travel and on-campus events. Communication is key, as the role requires liaising with faculty, staff, and international visitors, managing email accounts, and updating webpages. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and culturally sensitive, with strong communication skills and a passion for global education. The mission of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is to broaden worldviews and promote global understanding for the JMU community by cultivating, facilitating, and supporting global engagement at home and abroad. We have an incredible team of qualified professionals dedicated to global education and in support of the JMU Diversity Goals. Our shared passions build a strong sense of an inclusive community and belonging, as well as pride in the work we do. The CGE promotes diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Geospatial Engineering Services (GES) Manager Harrisonburg
The Facilities Engineering & Construction Department at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a GES Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, leadership and direction of our Geospatial Engineering Services and Asset Management Programs.
Youth Development Specialist - IE Harrisonburg
The position is responsible for supporting the development of diverse middle and high school students' interest and potential for working in healthcare fields and professions through planning, development, implementation, and monitoring program efforts across statewide project sites. An ability to model inclusive and nondiscriminatory practices in all activities is required. Through collaboration with the project team, health professionals, school officials, community members, and community professionals, the position assists youth in learning about healthcare positions and assists participants in completing the community health worker apprentice modules. Creating a positive youth health development program requires learning module content, providing group engagement, mentoring/modeling, working with families, evaluating programming, tracking outcomes, and completing reports. This project will provide extensive orientation to support the success of those selected for these position(s).
Geospatial Semester Mentor Harrisonburg
JMU’s School of Professional & Continuing Education collaborates with individuals, business, and communities through transformative educational programs and experiences. SPCE offers a range of programs, including youth camps, adult degree completion, professional and workforce development, and lifelong learning, as well as partners with academic units across JMU to support a number of online or off-campus degree and certificate programs. SPCE partners with the College of Integrated Science and Engineering to offer a state-wide dual enrollment program called the Geospatial Semester, which trains high school students and their teachers in spatial thinking and geospatial technologies. This part-time stipend position will support high schools specifically in the Northern Virginia area. This position's assignment runs through the school year ending in May 2025. During the assignment, the position will work around 10 hours a week.
Graduate Psychology - FWS Harrisonburg
The Department of Graduate Psychology is seeking a Federal Work Study student for the current academic year. The candidate can work up to 10/hours per week with a minimum of supervision.
Associate Director, Clinical Services (Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services) Harrisonburg
The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is accepting applications for a full-time Associate Director of Clinical Services. The Associate Director is a member of the IIHHS Leadership Team and oversees the operations and functioning of 9 clinics housed within CHBS. The Associate Director provides direct supervision of the two full-time staff in the Clinical Billing office, the Child Development Clinic Director, and works closely with Academic Unit Heads in supporting Clinic Directors in the management and administration aspects of clinic operations. The Associate Director reports to the Director of IIHHS and provides fiscal and administrative support for areas and positions within the department. This position is a twelve-month, full-time, renewable term appointment at the rank of lecturer. Founded in 2003, the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is a community-engaged center of learning, scholarship, and mutual support between James Madison University and the community of Harrisonburg, surrounding counties, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. IIHHS has 16 community-engaged programs and 9 clinics and is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). IIHHS is an interdisciplinary community-engaged hub that brings together students, staff, faculty, and the community to advance a culture of health and equity through education, clinical practice, research, innovative programs and advocacy. You can learn more about IIHHS at: https://www.jmu.edu/iihhs/.
Lecturer, School of Accounting Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s School of Accounting (SOA) invites applications for a renewable term appointment at the rank of Lecturer beginning in the Fall of 2025. Lecturer appointments are non-tenure track but promotable. The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). Additional teaching opportunities occur during summer sessions. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. The SOA is committed to preparing students to be active and engaged citizens who are able to apply accounting and business knowledge for the betterment of individuals and organizations. We value an environment of educational excellence in which: • Students develop both technical and interpersonal skills necessary for successful professional accounting careers; • Faculty create and disseminate meaningful intellectual contributions and actively participate in the academic and professional communities; and • Stakeholders, including alumni, recruiters, and others, desire long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with the school. Our graduates are highly sought after by recruiters, consistently pass the CPA exam, and rank highly in other metrics of career success.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor for a one-year visiting appointment beginning Fall 2025. The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors in 3 concentrations (IS, Business Analytics, and Information and Cybersecurity Management), 80 CIS minors, and 50 BSAN minors, and is growing. In addition, the department supports the college by providing core business classes in information systems, quantitative methods, business statistics, and operations management. The department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that includes hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. The CIS program is accredited by ABET, making the department one of only 10 CIS programs in the nation accredited by both the AACSB and ABET. The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The college includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Small Business Development Center, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the college. The college has approximately 4,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
Fiscal Specialist - International Accounting Harrisonburg
The International Accounting Office at James Madison University is seeking a Fiscal Specialist. This position supports the university’s international defining characteristic for enhancing global competencies of the student. The successful candidate will serve on a team of International Program Accountants that provide fiscal program support to the Center for Global Engagement and faculty directors for activities occurring abroad.
Assistant Director, Office of Research Development Harrisonburg
The Assistant Director of the Office of Research Development (ORD) reports to the Director of the Office of Research Development within the Division of Research, Economic Development, and Innovation. ORD strategically supports efforts by JMU constituents related to pursuing external fundingincluding access to research development resources and expertise, learning programs, strategic research alliances, dissemination of funding agency opportunities, and fostering of partner relationships with JMU research communities. The Assistant Director works in close coordination with the Research Development support personnel of individual colleges of JMU. This role is pivotal in realizing the overarching vision for central Research Development that serves the James Madison University research enterprise while upholding the university’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
Research Specialist (PDHICP) - IE Harrisonburg
This position will perform research for a grant that recruits middle and high school students from marginalized backgrounds into healthcare professions.
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Health Sciences (Four Positions) Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers a dynamic Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences curriculum. The Health Sciences major is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analyzing health concerns for both individuals and populations. Upon degree completion, graduates are prepared for immediate employment in multiple allied health areas or a pathway to graduate studies in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and other professional preparation programs. The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation’s outstanding public universities. Because we educate future healthcare professionals, we recognize our ethical responsibility to educate students and to advocate for equity, dignity, caring and fair treatment for all. Health Sciences faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our college actively engages in practices that promote an inclusive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging and student success, where colleagues can thrive in teaching, research, and service. We invite applications for multiple Tenure-Track positions at the Assistant Professor rank to join our team. These positions have a start date of August 2025. RANK Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Appointment, 10-Month
Temporary Administrative Assistant - State Government Relations Harrisonburg
The James Madison University Office of State Government Relations is accepting applications for a temporary part time administrative assistant for additional support during the 2025 Legislative Session. This is a temporary position. Candidate would be needed 15 hours per week from December 2 - 13, 2024 and would return after winter break starting January 2 through mid-March, 2025.
Lecturer, Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics Department (Two Positions) Harrisonburg
The James Madison University College of Business is seeking applicants for two Lecturers in the Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics (CIS & Business Analytics) beginning Fall 2025. Each position is a renewable term appointment (RTA). The teaching load for these positions is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). These are full-time benefits-eligible, non-tenure track appointments. The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors in 3 concentrations (IS, Business Analytics, and Information and Cybersecurity Management), 80 CIS minors, and over 40 BSAN minors and growing. In addition, the department supports the college by providing core business classes in information systems, quantitative methods, business statistics, and operations management. The department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. The CIS program is accredited by ABET, making the department one of only 10 CIS programs in the nation accredited by both the AACSB and ABET. The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The college includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Small Business Development Center, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. The college has approximately 4,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
10-Month Institutional Chauffeur Harrisonburg
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a 10-month CDL driver (Institutional Chauffeur).

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