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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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/.
Lecturer - Department of Geology and Environmental Science	Harrisonburg
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University invites applications for a Renewable Term Appointment (RTA) at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 2025. This is a 10-month, promotable, full-time position. The responsibilities of this position will focus on teaching general education classes. The Geology and Environmental Science Department at James Madison University currently has over 100 undergraduate majors. We offer a wide variety of courses for our majors including a 4-semester lab-intensive core curriculum, and general education. The Department has numerous teaching and laboratory facilities to support the scholarly and educational pursuits of faculty and students. Our campus is embedded within a region of exceptional geological opportunities for both teaching and research. Within a 1 - 3 hour drive we have access to examples of exotic terranes, basement complexes, ancient and modern divergent continental margins, two rifting and four orogenic events, including a classic thrust and fold belt system. The department is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports recruiting and retaining a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will be expected to adopt these principles in their teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service to the institution. Please visit our web site at http://www.jmu.edu/geology/ for more information about the department.
Academic Unit Head, Physics & Astronomy	Harrisonburg
James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH) of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, to begin July 1, 2025. Application review will begin November 1, 2024, and the position is open until filled. The Department of Physics & Astronomy at JMU resides within the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). We offer bachelor’s degrees in physics for approximately 90 majors in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program, as well as minors in physics and astronomy. In addition, we support the interdisciplinary minors in materials science, robotics, and data analytics, and the recruitment of and curriculum for training future physics teachers. Courses in our department enroll 3300 undergraduate students per academic year with 85% of credit hours taught in service to other STEM-H disciplines and JMU’s general education program. Our 22 full-time and 10 part time/adjunct faculty members engage in teaching and research in the areas of Astronomy/Astrophysics, Materials Science, Nuclear/Particle Physics, Computational Physics, Theory, and Soft Condensed Matter. Our faculty are supported by 2 full-time Administrative & Professional faculty and 1 classified staff member. We have additional support in grant administration, scientific computing, and media design available within the CSM. Major facilities in our department include: the 72 seat John C. Wells Planetarium with its hybrid digital and optical projection systems; the Madison Accelerator Lab, which is a user-research facility and a laboratory member of the Association for Research at University Nuclear Accelerators; a class 10000 cleanroom and research grade materials characterization instrumentation shared with the Center for Materials Science. Use privileges on High Performance Computing infrastructure are available to all departmental and college faculty and their students. Please see Additional Information below for more on the department.
HVAC Manager	Harrisonburg
JMU's Facilities Management is currently hiring for an HVAC Manager. This position will manage and maintain all HVAC requirements campus wide by supervising and performing systems analysis, corrective/preventive maintenance, inspection/repairs of chillers, pumps, air handling equipment, cooling towers, piping systems and refrigeration equipment. This position will manage every aspect of avoiding any disruptions in the the everyday program needs of the University.
IT Security Analyst	Harrisonburg
JMU IT Security is accepting applications for the position of Security Analyst. JMU offers comprehensive benefit with focus on sustaining a healthy work life balance. This position is primarily teleworked, but there are circumstances where the employee must be able to commute to onsite to JMU for mandatory meetings or projects.
College of Education Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
The College of Education is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Part-Time College Recruitment Coordinator. This position plays a crucial role in attracting, engaging, and enrolling prospective students interested in pursuing a degree in education. The successful candidate will work closely with the admissions office, faculty, and marketing team to implement recruitment strategies, participate in outreach activities, and build relationships with potential students.

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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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/.
Lecturer - Department of Geology and Environmental Science	Harrisonburg
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University invites applications for a Renewable Term Appointment (RTA) at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 2025. This is a 10-month, promotable, full-time position. The responsibilities of this position will focus on teaching general education classes. The Geology and Environmental Science Department at James Madison University currently has over 100 undergraduate majors. We offer a wide variety of courses for our majors including a 4-semester lab-intensive core curriculum, and general education. The Department has numerous teaching and laboratory facilities to support the scholarly and educational pursuits of faculty and students. Our campus is embedded within a region of exceptional geological opportunities for both teaching and research. Within a 1 - 3 hour drive we have access to examples of exotic terranes, basement complexes, ancient and modern divergent continental margins, two rifting and four orogenic events, including a classic thrust and fold belt system. The department is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports recruiting and retaining a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will be expected to adopt these principles in their teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service to the institution. Please visit our web site at http://www.jmu.edu/geology/ for more information about the department.
Academic Unit Head, Physics & Astronomy	Harrisonburg
James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH) of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, to begin July 1, 2025. Application review will begin November 1, 2024, and the position is open until filled. The Department of Physics & Astronomy at JMU resides within the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). We offer bachelor’s degrees in physics for approximately 90 majors in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program, as well as minors in physics and astronomy. In addition, we support the interdisciplinary minors in materials science, robotics, and data analytics, and the recruitment of and curriculum for training future physics teachers. Courses in our department enroll 3300 undergraduate students per academic year with 85% of credit hours taught in service to other STEM-H disciplines and JMU’s general education program. Our 22 full-time and 10 part time/adjunct faculty members engage in teaching and research in the areas of Astronomy/Astrophysics, Materials Science, Nuclear/Particle Physics, Computational Physics, Theory, and Soft Condensed Matter. Our faculty are supported by 2 full-time Administrative & Professional faculty and 1 classified staff member. We have additional support in grant administration, scientific computing, and media design available within the CSM. Major facilities in our department include: the 72 seat John C. Wells Planetarium with its hybrid digital and optical projection systems; the Madison Accelerator Lab, which is a user-research facility and a laboratory member of the Association for Research at University Nuclear Accelerators; a class 10000 cleanroom and research grade materials characterization instrumentation shared with the Center for Materials Science. Use privileges on High Performance Computing infrastructure are available to all departmental and college faculty and their students. Please see Additional Information below for more on the department.
HVAC Manager	Harrisonburg
JMU's Facilities Management is currently hiring for an HVAC Manager. This position will manage and maintain all HVAC requirements campus wide by supervising and performing systems analysis, corrective/preventive maintenance, inspection/repairs of chillers, pumps, air handling equipment, cooling towers, piping systems and refrigeration equipment. This position will manage every aspect of avoiding any disruptions in the the everyday program needs of the University.
IT Security Analyst	Harrisonburg
JMU IT Security is accepting applications for the position of Security Analyst. JMU offers comprehensive benefit with focus on sustaining a healthy work life balance. This position is primarily teleworked, but there are circumstances where the employee must be able to commute to onsite to JMU for mandatory meetings or projects.
College of Education Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
The College of Education is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Part-Time College Recruitment Coordinator. This position plays a crucial role in attracting, engaging, and enrolling prospective students interested in pursuing a degree in education. The successful candidate will work closely with the admissions office, faculty, and marketing team to implement recruitment strategies, participate in outreach activities, and build relationships with potential students.

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