Working Title: RTA Lecturer, Sport and Recreation Management

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:  

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 4/13/2026

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Sport and Recreation Management program at James Madison University invites applications for a position in Sport and Recreation Management at the rank of Lecturer. The position is a Renewable Term Appointment starting in August of 2026.


The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. It is comprised of two undergraduate programs, Sport and Recreation Management and Hospitality Management and one graduate program, Sport and Recreation Leadership. The Sport and Recreation Management program serves over 700 undergraduate students, and the Sport and Recreation Leadership program serves more than 40 students at the master’s level. The mission of the Hart School is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative faculty member for teaching undergraduate courses in Sport and Recreation Management. The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate Sport and Recreation Management courses across the curriculum; and the possibility of graduate classes if needed. The position is primarily instructional with an expected four/four teaching load during the regular academic year. There also will be an expectation that the candidate will engage in service responsibilities and some scholarship or professional qualifications.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in Sport or Recreation Management or a related field, required. Multi-year experience teaching Sport and Recreation Management at the collegiate level and/or professional experience working in the sport and/or recreation industry, preferred. Additional consideration given to candidates with professional experience in college athletics or professional sports; and to candidates who have coordinated practicums and/or internships in the past.

Additional Posting Information:

Review of Applications begins April 13th, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

All applicants must apply for this position using JMU’s online job application system. Applicants will complete the application and attach the following:
• Cover letter articulating interest and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae or resume (uploaded under ‘Curriculum Vitae’)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Optional: Documentation related to teaching effectiveness if available (i.e., Course Evaluations)

Please DO NOT send “paper” application packets or supplemental materials; all application materials must be submitted online. Questions may be directed to Kevin Liu (liu39yx@jmu.edu), search chair.

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.