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Housekeeping Worker - UREC	Harrisonburg
JMU Facilities Management is accepting applications for a full-time Housekeeping Worker in the University Recreation Center (UREC). Hours are Monday – Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays and some rotating on-call responsibilities. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.
Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA) - IE	Harrisonburg	31 Oct 2024
As an Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA), you will play a vital role in guiding the next generation of JMU students & their supporters through the Orientation & Weeks of Welcome experience. The OPA role is crucial to student success as you will create opportunities for new students to connect with their peers and transition smoothly to life here at JMU. OPAs help facilitate orientation programming by welcoming new students and their supporters to JMU, sharing their student experience, and providing a sense of belonging through peer mentorship, in addition to connecting them with valuable campus resources. We want to highlight that this is a role, not just a job. If you have a passion for JMU and a desire to make a difference, apply to be an OPA and help welcome new Dukes and their supporters! By applying for this position, you authorize the Office of Orientation & Transition to conduct a background check with the Title IX Office and OSARP to verify your academic and disciplinary standing with the university, due to the sensitive material involved with this position. This background check includes reports and ongoing disciplinary proceedings. Background checks may be conducted at any time during your employment, not just during the application process. Compensation includes: --$4400 stipend (before taxes.) --Housing for Summer Training and Summer Orientation (Dates subject to change but tentatively 6/2/25-7/24/25 --Meals Provided during Summer & Fall Training, Summer Orientation, and Weeks of Welcome
JMU Police Cadet - IE	Harrisonburg
JMU Police Cadets will patrol campus and work special events to ensure the safety and welfare of the JMU community and all visitors to JMU. All Cadets will be under the direct supervision of a cadet supervisor and program coordinator. Cadets will at times perform their duties with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgement, tact and integrity in the completion of their responsibilities.
Wage Housekeeping Worker	Harrisonburg
Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. James Madison University (JMU) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week. To view the many employee perks offered to wage employees, please click here.
Wage CDL Driver (Institutional Chauffeur)	Harrisonburg
Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers great opportunities for personal growth and career development! James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a wage CDL driver (Institutional Chauffeur).
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Digital Video and Cinema	Harrisonburg
The School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2025. Inter-disciplinarily is a SMAD hallmark. SMAD’s distinctive undergraduate major has four concentrations: Creative Advertising, Digital Video and Cinema, Interactive Design, and Journalism. Each empowers students to use mass media as a vehicle for storytelling. SMAD provides one of the finest media production facilities in the country offering instructional workspaces for creating video, audio, graphics, animation, websites, and apps. The School has about 700 undergraduate majors and more than 20 faculty members, who represent a blend of professional and academic interests. For more information, go to http://www.jmu.edu/smad. The School of Media Arts and Design is part of JMU’s College of Arts and Letters, which enrolls more than 3,100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College embraces the teacher-scholar model and encourages excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Data Science	Harrisonburg
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in data science at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2025. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research and teaching interests align with core areas of data science, such as data management, machine learning, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, network analysis and graph theory, and natural language processing. The candidate will have the opportunity to help develop and deliver a data science major and graduate certificate within the department. James Madison University, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is an R2 state research university with an approximate enrollment of 22,000 students. Our energetic, collegial department has over 50 full-time faculty in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. Scholarship in a broad variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts. For example, for decades the department has been an NSF-REU site and has organized and hosted a large, regional undergraduate research conference.
Part-Time Program Support Assistant - Youth Programs and Lifelong Learning Institute	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. This part-time role will provide essential support to SPCE’s Youth Programs and the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI). The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of programmatic, logistical, and administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of events, courses, and activities across both programs. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work	Harrisonburg
JMU invites applications for one tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Social Work in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work degree which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Department is a thriving academic unit that offers multiple interprofessional educational (IPE) opportunities including two interdisciplinary minors: Nonprofit Studies and Family Studies (which has dual foci in family ecology and gerontology). The Department and College also collaborate with the Department of Justice Studies and College of Arts and Letters on a minor in Youth Justice and a new Innovation Center for Youth Justice. The BSW program has a long history of excellence, leadership in social work education, and continuous national accreditation. We are a student-centered department that values open interactions between students and faculty. We are a diverse faculty with a strong commitment to respectful and supportive collegiality. The Social Work Department is situated in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). We, along with other CHBS units, are undertaking efforts to identify and dismantle oppressive and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes while advancing inclusive excellence and promoting a CHBS culture in which every member can flourish. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment to building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (Two Positions)	Harrisonburg	1 Nov 2024
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc) at James Madison University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in technical and professional communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025. The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication is a vibrant, independent writing program with over twenty full-time faculty members representing a wide variety of research and teaching interests. We look forward to welcoming two new colleagues who share our program’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and to building an equitable and creative environment for teaching and scholarship. There are opportunities to teach across all levels of our graduate, undergraduate, and general education offerings. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is housed, 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
RTA Lecturer - Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication	Harrisonburg	1 Nov 2024
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc), an independent department established at James Madison University in 2008, invites applications for a lecturer in our First-Year Writing program. The position is a full-time, Renewable Term Appointment (RTA), 10-month instructional faculty position, beginning August 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and includes generous benefits and support for professional development. We are a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone schools dedicated to the art and science of communication across a variety of modes and genres. WRTC is made up of over 20 full-time and 16 part-time faculty members, and more than 200 majors, minors, and graduate students. The College of Arts and Letters in which WRTC is housed, enrolls over 3100 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them. We look to enhance our existing interdisciplinary strengths and to extend our offerings in global cultures, politics, and religions, as well as in global justice, disability studies, and digital humanities.
Assistant/Associate Professor and Health Services Administration Program Director	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This faculty will serve as the Program Director of the Health Services Administration program. The Health Services Administration program, one of five academic programs within the Department of Health Professions, is a Full Certified Member of AUPHA and is a leading program nationally in undergraduate education in health administration. This faculty will have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty from Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies programs and other departments within the College regarding teaching, scholarship, or service. The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation’s outstanding public universities. The Department of Health Professions faculty and staff have a commitment to inclusive excellence, striving to be agents of cultural humility. We aspire to uphold an environment and culture that respects and values individual differences and stand against racism, discrimination, and bias in all forms. We pledge to a growth mindset, to better address systemic issues, and to have historical awareness in developing a diverse and inclusive community that supports faculty, staff, and students in learning and growing. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse department and college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging. RANK Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, 10-month
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics	Harrisonburg
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests or expertise in statistics with connections to data science and interdisciplinary research. Our energetic, collegial department is home to 55 full-time faculty in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. We currently offer bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, including a concentration in Data Science, and minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Analytics, and Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades Teachers. Scholarship in a variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts, including hosting a well-established NSF-funded REU program (started in 2002) and a large annual undergraduate research conference (started in 2005).
Associate Director for Technology and Accommodation Services - Office of Disability Services	Harrisonburg
The Area of Accessibility and Belonging within the Division of Student Affairs includes the following departments: Office of Disability Services, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Religious Life, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, and JMU VALOR. Successful candidates will infuse the following divisional and departmental values in their day-to-day practice: Student Affairs Values -Focusing on Students -Leading Courageously -Transcending Boundaries -Creating Belonging -Embracing Innovation and Change -Honoring and Valuing Our Staff -Promoting Health and Well-being Office of Disability Services Values -Access -Universal Design -Ethical Integrity -Innovation -Collaboration -Self-determination -Student-focus There are two Associate Director positions within the Office of Disability Services that we are currently hiring for. The other position is Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support. Candidates who wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application for each position. To apply for the Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support position, reference posting number 20000705.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English: Pre-1900 African American Literature and/or African American Print Culture	Harrisonburg	6 Nov 2024
The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Pre-1900 African American Literature and/or African American Print Culture. The Department of English offers B.A. and M.A. degree programs and serves the university’s General Education program. Our department is home to a thriving Creative Writing minor, and English faculty contribute to several interdisciplinary minors including African, African American and Diaspora Studies, Environmental Humanities, Film Studies, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, World Literature, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Queer Studies, and Disability Studies. We encourage applications from scholars with secondary interests in these and other areas. The College of Arts and Letters in which the Department of English is located, enrolls over 3100 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Registered Nurse (9-Month Position)	Harrisonburg
The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment. This full-time, 9-month position that has a recurring rest period from May 10 to August 9 each year. This position is paid over 12 months.
Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support - Office of Disability Services	Harrisonburg
The Area of Accessibility and Belonging within the Division of Student Affairs includes the following departments: Office of Disability Services, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Religious Life, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, and JMU VALOR. Successful candidates will infuse the following divisional and departmental values in their day-to-day practice: Student Affairs Values -Focusing on Students -Leading Courageously -Transcending Boundaries -Creating Belonging -Embracing Innovation and Change -Honoring and Valuing Our Staff -Promoting Health and Well-being Office of Disability Services Values -Access -Universal Design -Ethical Integrity -Innovation -Collaboration -Self-determination -Student-focus There are two Associate Director positions within the Office of Disability Services that we are currently hiring for. The other position is Associate Director for Technology and Accommodation Services. Candidates who wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application for each position. To apply for the Technology and Accommodation Services position, reference posting number 20000704.
Career Advisor, Liaison to Student & Cultural Communities	Harrisonburg
Career Advisors work in the University Career Center (UCC) to empower students to design their career journey and support them through that journey. They do this by: Assisting students individually and in groups with career exploration, job and internship search, resume/CV and cover letter writing, interview skills, and graduate school preparation. Developing knowledge about their assigned Career Communities and paths and collaborating with the Employer Services team to meet the needs of all students at any point in their career journey. Facilitating career-related connections between faculty, employers, students, and alumni. Tailoring career-related programs, services, and resources for their Career Community and designated academic unit(s). Educating themselves on how student identities impact career journeys and decision-making. We serve students and recent alumni both in person and online. The UCC works predominately in person with a varied remote schedule that averages out to one remote day per week. This position will serve on the Career Advising Unit within the UCC and report to the Associate Director for Career Advising. Learn more about the Career Center’s mission, vision, and values here- www.jmu.edu/career/about/mission.shtml.
Tenure Track Cohort Hire - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry	Harrisonburg
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2025. This position will join a cohort that includes recent hires with expertise in nuclear, inorganic, environmental, and materials chemistry; priority will be given to candidates whose expertise fosters collaboration in these areas. This cohort hire will build on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including nuclear facilities. Our department is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 28 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified degrees at the bachelor's level and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. The department houses facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Collectively, our facilities include over $10 million in state-of-the-art instrumentation (https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml). More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.
Lecturer, Cohort Hire – Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry	Harrisonburg
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for one RTA lecturer position to begin in Fall 2025. The position will join a cohort that includes recent hires with expertise in nuclear, inorganic, environmental, and materials chemistry. This cohort hire will build on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including nuclear facilities. Our department is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 28 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified degrees at the bachelor's level and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. The department houses facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Collectively, our facilities include over $10 million in state-of-the-art instrumentation (https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml). More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.

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Housekeeping Worker - UREC	Harrisonburg
JMU Facilities Management is accepting applications for a full-time Housekeeping Worker in the University Recreation Center (UREC). Hours are Monday – Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays and some rotating on-call responsibilities. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.
Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA) - IE	Harrisonburg	31 Oct 2024
As an Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA), you will play a vital role in guiding the next generation of JMU students & their supporters through the Orientation & Weeks of Welcome experience. The OPA role is crucial to student success as you will create opportunities for new students to connect with their peers and transition smoothly to life here at JMU. OPAs help facilitate orientation programming by welcoming new students and their supporters to JMU, sharing their student experience, and providing a sense of belonging through peer mentorship, in addition to connecting them with valuable campus resources. We want to highlight that this is a role, not just a job. If you have a passion for JMU and a desire to make a difference, apply to be an OPA and help welcome new Dukes and their supporters! By applying for this position, you authorize the Office of Orientation & Transition to conduct a background check with the Title IX Office and OSARP to verify your academic and disciplinary standing with the university, due to the sensitive material involved with this position. This background check includes reports and ongoing disciplinary proceedings. Background checks may be conducted at any time during your employment, not just during the application process. Compensation includes: --$4400 stipend (before taxes.) --Housing for Summer Training and Summer Orientation (Dates subject to change but tentatively 6/2/25-7/24/25 --Meals Provided during Summer & Fall Training, Summer Orientation, and Weeks of Welcome
JMU Police Cadet - IE	Harrisonburg
JMU Police Cadets will patrol campus and work special events to ensure the safety and welfare of the JMU community and all visitors to JMU. All Cadets will be under the direct supervision of a cadet supervisor and program coordinator. Cadets will at times perform their duties with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgement, tact and integrity in the completion of their responsibilities.
Wage Housekeeping Worker	Harrisonburg
Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. James Madison University (JMU) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week. To view the many employee perks offered to wage employees, please click here.
Wage CDL Driver (Institutional Chauffeur)	Harrisonburg
Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers great opportunities for personal growth and career development! James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a wage CDL driver (Institutional Chauffeur).
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Digital Video and Cinema	Harrisonburg
The School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2025. Inter-disciplinarily is a SMAD hallmark. SMAD’s distinctive undergraduate major has four concentrations: Creative Advertising, Digital Video and Cinema, Interactive Design, and Journalism. Each empowers students to use mass media as a vehicle for storytelling. SMAD provides one of the finest media production facilities in the country offering instructional workspaces for creating video, audio, graphics, animation, websites, and apps. The School has about 700 undergraduate majors and more than 20 faculty members, who represent a blend of professional and academic interests. For more information, go to http://www.jmu.edu/smad. The School of Media Arts and Design is part of JMU’s College of Arts and Letters, which enrolls more than 3,100 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College embraces the teacher-scholar model and encourages excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Data Science	Harrisonburg
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in data science at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2025. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research and teaching interests align with core areas of data science, such as data management, machine learning, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, network analysis and graph theory, and natural language processing. The candidate will have the opportunity to help develop and deliver a data science major and graduate certificate within the department. James Madison University, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is an R2 state research university with an approximate enrollment of 22,000 students. Our energetic, collegial department has over 50 full-time faculty in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. Scholarship in a broad variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts. For example, for decades the department has been an NSF-REU site and has organized and hosted a large, regional undergraduate research conference.
Part-Time Program Support Assistant - Youth Programs and Lifelong Learning Institute	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. This part-time role will provide essential support to SPCE’s Youth Programs and the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI). The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of programmatic, logistical, and administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of events, courses, and activities across both programs. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work	Harrisonburg
JMU invites applications for one tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Social Work in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work degree which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Department is a thriving academic unit that offers multiple interprofessional educational (IPE) opportunities including two interdisciplinary minors: Nonprofit Studies and Family Studies (which has dual foci in family ecology and gerontology). The Department and College also collaborate with the Department of Justice Studies and College of Arts and Letters on a minor in Youth Justice and a new Innovation Center for Youth Justice. The BSW program has a long history of excellence, leadership in social work education, and continuous national accreditation. We are a student-centered department that values open interactions between students and faculty. We are a diverse faculty with a strong commitment to respectful and supportive collegiality. The Social Work Department is situated in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). We, along with other CHBS units, are undertaking efforts to identify and dismantle oppressive and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes while advancing inclusive excellence and promoting a CHBS culture in which every member can flourish. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment to building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (Two Positions)	Harrisonburg	1 Nov 2024
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc) at James Madison University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in technical and professional communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025. The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication is a vibrant, independent writing program with over twenty full-time faculty members representing a wide variety of research and teaching interests. We look forward to welcoming two new colleagues who share our program’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and to building an equitable and creative environment for teaching and scholarship. There are opportunities to teach across all levels of our graduate, undergraduate, and general education offerings. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is housed, 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
RTA Lecturer - Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication	Harrisonburg	1 Nov 2024
The School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (www.jmu.edu/wrtc), an independent department established at James Madison University in 2008, invites applications for a lecturer in our First-Year Writing program. The position is a full-time, Renewable Term Appointment (RTA), 10-month instructional faculty position, beginning August 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and includes generous benefits and support for professional development. We are a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone schools dedicated to the art and science of communication across a variety of modes and genres. WRTC is made up of over 20 full-time and 16 part-time faculty members, and more than 200 majors, minors, and graduate students. The College of Arts and Letters in which WRTC is housed, enrolls over 3100 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them. We look to enhance our existing interdisciplinary strengths and to extend our offerings in global cultures, politics, and religions, as well as in global justice, disability studies, and digital humanities.
Assistant/Associate Professor and Health Services Administration Program Director	Harrisonburg
The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This faculty will serve as the Program Director of the Health Services Administration program. The Health Services Administration program, one of five academic programs within the Department of Health Professions, is a Full Certified Member of AUPHA and is a leading program nationally in undergraduate education in health administration. This faculty will have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty from Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies programs and other departments within the College regarding teaching, scholarship, or service. The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation’s outstanding public universities. The Department of Health Professions faculty and staff have a commitment to inclusive excellence, striving to be agents of cultural humility. We aspire to uphold an environment and culture that respects and values individual differences and stand against racism, discrimination, and bias in all forms. We pledge to a growth mindset, to better address systemic issues, and to have historical awareness in developing a diverse and inclusive community that supports faculty, staff, and students in learning and growing. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse department and college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging. RANK Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, 10-month
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics	Harrisonburg
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests or expertise in statistics with connections to data science and interdisciplinary research. Our energetic, collegial department is home to 55 full-time faculty in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. We currently offer bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, including a concentration in Data Science, and minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Analytics, and Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades Teachers. Scholarship in a variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts, including hosting a well-established NSF-funded REU program (started in 2002) and a large annual undergraduate research conference (started in 2005).
Associate Director for Technology and Accommodation Services - Office of Disability Services	Harrisonburg
The Area of Accessibility and Belonging within the Division of Student Affairs includes the following departments: Office of Disability Services, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Religious Life, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, and JMU VALOR. Successful candidates will infuse the following divisional and departmental values in their day-to-day practice: Student Affairs Values -Focusing on Students -Leading Courageously -Transcending Boundaries -Creating Belonging -Embracing Innovation and Change -Honoring and Valuing Our Staff -Promoting Health and Well-being Office of Disability Services Values -Access -Universal Design -Ethical Integrity -Innovation -Collaboration -Self-determination -Student-focus There are two Associate Director positions within the Office of Disability Services that we are currently hiring for. The other position is Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support. Candidates who wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application for each position. To apply for the Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support position, reference posting number 20000705.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English: Pre-1900 African American Literature and/or African American Print Culture	Harrisonburg	6 Nov 2024
The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Pre-1900 African American Literature and/or African American Print Culture. The Department of English offers B.A. and M.A. degree programs and serves the university’s General Education program. Our department is home to a thriving Creative Writing minor, and English faculty contribute to several interdisciplinary minors including African, African American and Diaspora Studies, Environmental Humanities, Film Studies, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, World Literature, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Queer Studies, and Disability Studies. We encourage applications from scholars with secondary interests in these and other areas. The College of Arts and Letters in which the Department of English is located, enrolls over 3100 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 our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
Registered Nurse (9-Month Position)	Harrisonburg
The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment. This full-time, 9-month position that has a recurring rest period from May 10 to August 9 each year. This position is paid over 12 months.
Associate Director for Clinical and Administrative Support - Office of Disability Services	Harrisonburg
The Area of Accessibility and Belonging within the Division of Student Affairs includes the following departments: Office of Disability Services, Center for Multicultural Student Services, Religious Life, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, and JMU VALOR. Successful candidates will infuse the following divisional and departmental values in their day-to-day practice: Student Affairs Values -Focusing on Students -Leading Courageously -Transcending Boundaries -Creating Belonging -Embracing Innovation and Change -Honoring and Valuing Our Staff -Promoting Health and Well-being Office of Disability Services Values -Access -Universal Design -Ethical Integrity -Innovation -Collaboration -Self-determination -Student-focus There are two Associate Director positions within the Office of Disability Services that we are currently hiring for. The other position is Associate Director for Technology and Accommodation Services. Candidates who wish to be considered for both positions must submit an application for each position. To apply for the Technology and Accommodation Services position, reference posting number 20000704.
Career Advisor, Liaison to Student & Cultural Communities	Harrisonburg
Career Advisors work in the University Career Center (UCC) to empower students to design their career journey and support them through that journey. They do this by: Assisting students individually and in groups with career exploration, job and internship search, resume/CV and cover letter writing, interview skills, and graduate school preparation. Developing knowledge about their assigned Career Communities and paths and collaborating with the Employer Services team to meet the needs of all students at any point in their career journey. Facilitating career-related connections between faculty, employers, students, and alumni. Tailoring career-related programs, services, and resources for their Career Community and designated academic unit(s). Educating themselves on how student identities impact career journeys and decision-making. We serve students and recent alumni both in person and online. The UCC works predominately in person with a varied remote schedule that averages out to one remote day per week. This position will serve on the Career Advising Unit within the UCC and report to the Associate Director for Career Advising. Learn more about the Career Center’s mission, vision, and values here- www.jmu.edu/career/about/mission.shtml.
Tenure Track Cohort Hire - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry	Harrisonburg
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2025. This position will join a cohort that includes recent hires with expertise in nuclear, inorganic, environmental, and materials chemistry; priority will be given to candidates whose expertise fosters collaboration in these areas. This cohort hire will build on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including nuclear facilities. Our department is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 28 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified degrees at the bachelor's level and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. The department houses facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Collectively, our facilities include over $10 million in state-of-the-art instrumentation (https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml). More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.
Lecturer, Cohort Hire – Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry	Harrisonburg
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for one RTA lecturer position to begin in Fall 2025. The position will join a cohort that includes recent hires with expertise in nuclear, inorganic, environmental, and materials chemistry. This cohort hire will build on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including nuclear facilities. Our department is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 28 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified degrees at the bachelor's level and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. The department houses facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Collectively, our facilities include over $10 million in state-of-the-art instrumentation (https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml). More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.

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