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Intelligence Analysis - Assistant/Associate Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice
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Harrisonburg
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| We invite applications for a faculty position in our Bachelor’s Degree Program in Intelligence Analysis beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed either at the rank of tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor, or at the rank of RTA Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, depending on qualifications and experience.
In its 20th year, the Intelligence Analysis Program continues to be an in-demand, multidisciplinary undergraduate degree preparing students to become analysts, with a specialization in intelligence analysis. Our vision is a versatile education that simultaneously teaches students to synthesize both critical and creative thinking with data analytics for collection, interpretation, and visualization in the production and communication of analysis, frequently within a security context. Our program serves around 250 students, with important national and international partnerships to provide opportunities for students to apply their education directly to real-world security challenges. Our community is composed of teacher-scholars, and so a hallmark of our program is the meaningful involvement of undergraduate students in applied and scholarly work.
The Intelligence Analysis Program resides within the broader School of Integrated Sciences (SIS), and the College of Integrated Science and Engineering. SIS supports innovative and dynamic academic careers for over 50 faculty rooted in three undergraduate programs: Geography, Integrated Science and Technology, and Intelligence Analysis, along with potential for renewed graduate programs. SIS is a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, humility, and student engagement. We seek to balance and integrate both teaching and research, as well as specialized disciplines and distinctive degree programs, within an open and supportive culture. For more information about our School and its programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/ |
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Campus Programming Team Facilitator - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| Campus Programming Team Facilitators are JMU students who facilitate weekly recurring and specialty programs hosted by the Department of Student Life. These positions support programs such as Tea Time, Crafternoon, Trivia, Secret Supper Club, JMU Flea, and more! In addition to facilitating programs, team members will also conduct marketing and outreach activities on an occasional basis. These positions are not eligible for remote work.
This team will support the mission of Student Life to foster belonging through the personal growth and development of an engaged citizenry by providing welcoming experiences and spaces. This is achieved through our shared vision of helping every student engage in making meaningful connections that influence positive change in their lives and communities.
A successful candidate will need to be available to work during at least one of the following program times:
•Trivia, every Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm. Program run time 7:00 - 9:00pm
•Tea Time, every Wednesday, 2:30 - 5:30pm. Program run time 3:00 - 5:00pm
•Crafternoon, every Thursday, 11:30am - 4:00pm. Program run time 12:00 - 3:00pm
The following program dates and times vary. Team members will be scheduled to work these programs on an ongoing basis.
•Secret Supper Club
•JMU Flea
•Seasonal/specialty programs
•Marketing Tabling |
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Academic Unit Head, School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication
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Harrisonburg
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| The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, which is part of the university’s College of Arts and Letters, has approximately 40 full- and part-time faculty members. The program is a vibrant stand-alone writing department dedicated to the art and science of writing across a variety of modes and genres. The School offers B.A. and B.S. degrees, a minor, and an M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. It also has a strong presence in the university’s General Education Program, offering over 150 sections of first-year writing each year. The program’s innovative curriculum emphasizes critical rhetorical awareness in creating and consuming user centered texts; navigating the ethical complexities of emerging technologies; and hands-on workplace experience, with students completing a required internship and working with clients and partners regularly.
The department 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. |
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Graphics Intern - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| The Talent Development department seeks a current JMU student to provide editing and graphic design support as the Talent Development Graphics Intern. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and must have completed graphic design coursework. The Talent Development Graphics Intern will support employee success, anticipate needs, and exceed expectations by creating engaging graphics for digital, print, and social media use in support of workshop/learning opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and talents of our staff and faculty.
ONLY JMU STUDENTS MAY APPLY. This is a part-time position working 8 -20 hours per week with no benefits; hours are flexible as long as they occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation. |
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Student Recruitment Outreach Fellow - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| Purpose of the role: The role will support the Office of Admissions’ recruitment of incoming undergraduate students through strategic outreach and personalized communication. |
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Senior Housekeeping Team Leader
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This position requires overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. Hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule. |
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Communications Coordinator - University Career Center
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Harrisonburg
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| The Communications Coordinator develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for the University Career Center (UCC), promotes the UCC through social media, digital content, and experiences, supervises students creating content, and serves as an integral team member of the 20+ UCC staff. |
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Accessibility Specialist - Office of Disability Services
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Harrisonburg
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| The Accessibility Specialist provides disability accommodation services and accessibility support to students with disabilities through individualized assessment, consultation, and coordination of accommodations. This role promotes equitable access to university programs, services, and activities by ensuring compliance with applicable disability laws, supporting consistent accommodation practices, and collaborating with campus partners to facilitate effective access and inclusion.
This role serves as a primary provider of disability accommodation services within the Office of Disability Services, responsible for conducting individualized reviews of accommodation requests, facilitating the interactive process, determining eligibility and reasonable accommodations, and coordinating the implementation of approved accommodations across academic, housing, dining, and other contexts. The Accessibility Specialist collaborates with campus partners to address disability-related access concerns, supports the Associate Directors with fundamental alteration processes, provides consultation to students, faculty, staff, and families, maintains accurate case records, and supports departmental operations and continuous improvement efforts that promote equitable access and disability inclusion throughout the university. |
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Student Advisor and Outreach Coordinator - Department of Computer Science
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Computer Science (CS) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Student Advisor and Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science and Information Technology. Reporting to the Academic Unit Head, this position serves undergraduate students in both programs (as needed) through developmental academic advising, proactive student-success and retention support, transition and community programming, and outreach to prospective students.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative advising and faculty team and will work closely with department leadership, campus partners, student ambassadors, and student organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for a student-centered professional who enjoys combining one-to-one advising with program coordination, outreach, and thoughtful use of data to improve the student experience. |
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Contract Administrator
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to oversee contract administration activities for the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Non-JMU Cooperative Contracts, and selected university term contracts. This position plays a key role in supporting the procurement lifecycle, including contract establishment, renewal, termination, and purchase order administration, while ensuring compliance with University procedures and Commonwealth of Virginia procurement requirements. The successful candidate will manage fiscal accounting and reconciliation for VIVA's annual budget, including allocations, reimbursements, invoicing, budget monitoring, and financial reporting. This role works closely with consortium members, vendors, university departments, and state agencies to support effective contract management, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
This position is on-site. |
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Power Plant Operator / Mechanic
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Harrisonburg
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| The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. $1,000 will be paid out after completing six months in the position and the remaining $1,000 will be paid out after completing 12 months in the position. |
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Lecturer, School of Music: Music Industry & Emerging Technologies
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Harrisonburg
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| The School of Music seeks an innovative, forward thinking, and collaborative colleague to teach and establish a comprehensive music technology program which situates existing and developing technologies within fields of music (e.g., composition, education, performance, theory, etc.). Successful candidates will demonstrate strong musicianship within their medium and have broad expertise within a variety of established and emerging technologies. This position is a full-time, 10-month renewable term appointment (non-tenure track) at the rank of Lecturer beginning in August 2027. |
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HVAC Repair Senior Technician
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Harrisonburg
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| The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HVAC Repair Senior Technician. This is a day shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities and possible overtime to provide service to HVAC and refrigeration systems. |
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Medical Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
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Harrisonburg
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| The JMU Health Center is seeking new members for our team. This position is for a Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA). The MAA is a front desk position responsible for checking patients in and out, addressing students concerns, answering phone calls, etc. Hours are limited and not guaranteed.
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. |
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Finance and Operations Manager, The Graduate School (JMU Only)
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Harrisonburg
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| The Graduate School at James Madison University is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to join its leadership and administrative team. This position plays a central role in managing the financial, graduate assistantship, human resource, and business operations of The Graduate School.
The Finance & Operations Manager works closely with the Dean, Graduate School leadership, graduate programs, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, the University Budget Office, and other university partners. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently in a complex organization, managing confidential information, interpreting policies and financial information, and ensuring that business operations are accurate, efficient, and responsive to institutional needs. |
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Landscape Worker - Operator B
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Worker – Operator B. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months. |
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Institutional Chauffeur (12-Month)
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a 12-month CDL driver (Institutional Chauffeur). This position is responsible for ensuring university programs have an effective means of transportation to and from scheduled events including shuttle for airport runs, campus program shuttle for special events, and all university functions. |
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Director, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
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Harrisonburg
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| The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at James Madison University (JMU) enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Director of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. This 12-month administrative appointment offers an exciting opportunity to lead one of the region’s premier performing arts venues and to contribute to the vibrant cultural life of the university and the Shenandoah Valley.
At JMU, you’ll join a community committed to artistic integrity, scholarly inquiry, and creative engagement. The Forbes Center serves as a dynamic hub for world-class performances, student and faculty productions, and community outreach, ensuring that the arts remain vital, relevant, and accessible to all.
About the Forbes Center
Opened in 2010, the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts hundreds of performances annually, including internationally acclaimed artists, faculty and student productions, and educational programs. In 2025, the Forbes Center celebrated its 15th Anniversary Masterpiece Season, marking a decade and a half of artistic excellence and cultural leadership in the Shenandoah Valley. The Center features five performance venues and serves as a bridge between the university and the community, fostering cultural enrichment and engagement through programming, masterclasses, and outreach initiatives such as Any Given Child and Forbes Family Fun. |
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Philanthropic Communications and Content Intern - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| JMU's Philanthropic Communications team is looking for a curious, relationship-driven Langridge Fellow to join us for the 2026-27 academic year. In this year-long role,
You’ll serve as a liaison to our partner, Valley Scholars, by: helping build a framework for lasting community among their students and alumni; writing stories that inspire giving to the program; and keeping their giving websites up to date. In the spring, you'll support Family Business Symposium, one of Principal Giving's signature donor events.
You will gain hands-on experience building systems for alumni engagement through social media and newsletters, maintaining accurate donor records in Salesforce, and supporting high-touch events, all while developing professional skills through close mentorship and structured supervision.
Hours:
This student position is 10-15 hours per week.
Between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, during the semester. (We will determine your work schedule based on your availability.)
This is a year-long commitment for the 2026-27 academic year, starting October 2026.
Work Location: In person, at Sonner Hall (next to Business school)
Compensation: $16.50/hour
Reports to: Arushi Sachan, Associate Director of Campaign Communications & Content Strategy |
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Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (Tenure-Track)
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Physics and Astronomy at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics with expertise in data-intensive, computational, and/or AI-enabled approaches to physics, astronomy, or closely related fields. This is a full-time appointment beginning August 10, 2027.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at James Madison University combines a strong commitment to undergraduate education with an active culture of scholarship and discovery. Through excellent teaching, close mentorship, and faculty-led research programs that engage undergraduate students, the department provides a rich educational experience for its majors. The department consists of 21 full-time faculty members, most of whom maintain active research agendas, and approximately 70 students enrolled in our multi-track baccalaureate-only programs.
Please visit our website at http://www.jmu.edu/physics for more information about the department. |