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Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program Director
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Harrisonburg
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| The Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program (SVMEP) is hiring for a full-time Program Director. SVMEP provides quality academic support services and advocacy to newly arrived migrant families in the community. SVMEP staff visit the families in their homes and migrant camps to assess their needs and aid the students and young adults in achieving their educational goals. SVMEP is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that strives to cultivate a shared sense of purpose in building healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive and flourish. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).
CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld. |
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Senior Housekeeping Team Leader - Nightshift
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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 night shift. The shift is Tuesday - Saturday, from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 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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Housekeeping Team Leader - Day Shift
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader for the day shift. This is regularly a weekday position, plus overtime as required to cover special events and some rotating on-call responsibilities. These hours may vary in the summer due to the summer modified schedule. |
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Landscape Lead Worker
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Lead Worker. 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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Facilities Technician - Residence Life
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Harrisonburg
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| Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Facilities Technician. Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth, and responsibility to one’s community.
The Facilities Technician reports to the Assistant Director of Business Operations and supports the mission of the Office of Residence Life by providing management of residential facilities for the department. The successful candidate will ensure that the residential environment is safe, clean, well-maintained, and they will provide supervision and guidance to employees.
The Facilities Technician will be part of the Residence Life team that serves 6,700 residential students on a campus with 33 residential buildings that is continuing to grow. We are a close-knit department with 35 full-time staff members and over 250 student staff members. |
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Business Analyst - IT
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Harrisonburg
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| The IT department at James Madison University (JMU) is seeking applicants for a Business Analyst. This position provides quality functional and technical support to assist end users with their use of software applications and business systems. |
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Housekeeping Supervisor - Nightshift (Bilingual)
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Night Shift Housekeeping Supervisor (Bilingual). The shift is Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. |
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Associate Controller for Accounting Operations and Disbursements
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University is accepting applications for an Associate Controller for Accounting Operations and Disbursements. |
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Associate Director, Research and Public Health
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Harrisonburg
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| The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is accepting applications for a full-time Associate Director of Research and Public Health.
The Associate Director serves on the IIHHS Leadership Team, and takes a lead role in IIHHS strategic initiatives related to research and evaluation. This position also supervises and contributes to public health evaluation efforts done in partnership with the State, and is responsible for collaborating on grants to continue the public health research activities conducted out of IIHHS. This position also assists in grant applications to continue and grow our work across the Institute, and particularly in the areas of Research and Public Health. This role includes mentoring faculty and students as collaborators on research projects, and supports in-house evaluation efforts to build program capacity for evaluation. The Associate Director is a thought partner for and leads efforts to document social impact of IIHHS. The Associate Director supports the annual reporting efforts of IIHHS, including helping to strengthen and disseminate the annual report survey, preparing the data for the Director to include in the written annual report, and supporting data visualization efforts.
IIHHS is seeking a creative, self-starting team member, who is effective working alone and as part of a team. The Associate Director supervises and works collaboratively with the PT Operations Coordinator, and also works collaboratively with colleagues across the Institute. The Associate Director ensures that all fiscal and personnel functions of the department operate at optimum efficiency, that grant funding supports program operations, and that deliverables stay on schedule and within budget. The Associate Director reports to the Director of IIHHS and provides fiscal and administrative support for areas and positions within the department.
This is not a remote/telework position. |
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Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program Director
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University invites applications for Graduate Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Practice. This is a renewable term appointment. Accredited by ARC-PA, the program boasts a 98% first-time PANCE pass rate over the past five years and is supported by a stable, experienced faculty. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Health Professions programs and throughout the College. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027, with some flexibility based on candidate availability and institutional needs.
The successful candidate will join an engaged faculty at one of the nation's leading public universities. CHBS is committed to fostering a welcoming, innovative environment that supports individual and collective growth through education, scholarship, and service. Learn more about CHBS at https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/about.shtml |
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Student Case Administrator - Restorative Practices - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| Student Case Administrators (SCAs) are undergraduate students who conduct one-on-one Individual Accountability Case Reviews for students who are alleged to have violated university policy. In Individual Accountability Case Reviews, SCAs evaluate evidence to determine whether or not the Responding Party is responsible for violating policy and, if applicable, assign outcomes. Student Case Administrators are undergraduate staff members in the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices who participate in staff training and professional development; assist with various programs, outreach opportunities, and educational programs; and collaborate in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers. |
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Nursing Faculty, Women's Health – Lecturer
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a 10-month renewable term appointment at the rank of Lecturer beginning January 10, 2027. The School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the Traditional BSN pathway.
The College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld.
The School of Nursing (SON) aligns with CHBS. As nurses we have a responsibility to act with empathy and cultivate supportive environments. The SON commits to engage with communities, locally and globally, through dynamic and innovative nursing education, practice, and scholarship. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share our commitment towards building welcoming environments. Consider joining us in achieving our goal of becoming a school that embodies an environment of belonging. |
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Healthy Families Program Supervisor
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Harrisonburg
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| Healthy Families is hiring for a full-time supervisor. Healthy Families provides consistent and ongoing support so that parents and other caretakers can give children a safe, healthy start in life. Healthy Families is one of many programs and clinics within the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS). IIHHS is a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that strives to cultivate a shared sense of purpose in building healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive and flourish. IIHHS is housed within JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).
This position will work primarily out of Woodstock, VA in Shenandoah County.
CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld. |
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GEAR UP Advisor (Part - Time)
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Harrisonburg
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| JMU is proud to partner with GEAR UP to serve students and families in Staunton City Schools. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federal grant funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP Staunton serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Schools, starting in middle school and following the cohort two years after high school graduation.
As a part-time GEAR UP Advisor, you'll play a vital role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, goal-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college and career access and readiness initiatives.
Advisors work closely with the GEAR UP Project Director, Parent Liaison and a team of other Program Advisors as well as student employees. GEAR UP aims to increase high school graduation rates and improve attendance by supporting students and their families in middle school, high school and two years post-high school graduation.
GEAR UP Advisors work directly with students by assisting them with selecting and scheduling classes, delivering workshops, providing support in completing college admissions applications, exploring career options and navigating financial aid. |
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Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA) - IE
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Harrisonburg
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| Want to make a difference at JMU? As an Orientation Peer Adviser, you'll welcome new students and their supporters during Summer Orientation and the Weeks of Welcome and serve as a trusted resource throughout their transition to college. By sharing your experiences and building meaningful connections, you'll help new Dukes feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed. If you're passionate about helping others and proud to be a Duke, apply to join the OPA team! |
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RTA Lecturer, Health Sciences
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers a dynamic Bachelor 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 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 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 a welcoming learning environment and foster a sense of belonging and student success, where colleagues can thrive in teaching, research, and service. We invite applications for a Renewable Term Appointment at the Lecturer rank to join our team. The position has an anticipated start date in January 2027 (for spring semester classes).
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Maintenance and Planner/Scheduler (Two Positions)
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Harrisonburg
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| James Madison University Facilities Management is seeking applicants for our Maintenance and Planner/Scheduler positions. A successful candidate will independently schedule resources in support of maintenance, events, and projects by effectively communicating needs with customers, managers and supervisors. |
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Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication/Public Relations - School of Communication Studies
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Harrisonburg
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| The School of Communication Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Strategic Communication / Public Relations faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Employment begins in August 2027. We seek an innovative scholar and educator whose teaching, research, and professional experiences advance the study and practice of strategic communication and public relations.
We welcome candidates who combine strong scholarly potential, excellent teaching, and professional or applied expertise and who can contribute to the School’s undergraduate public relations curriculum and graduate strategic communication program.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant program with an active and award-winning PRSSA chapter and student-run public relations firm. The School’s Public Relations program has also been recognized by the PRWeek Awards, including an honorable mention for Education Program of the Year. These opportunities provide an exceptional environment for faculty to connect scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional practice. |
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Assistant Professor- Political Science (Political Theory)
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of Political Science at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure track assistant professor position in Political Science with a specialization in Political Theory. |
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Assistant Professor of English: Linguistics - Tenure Track
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Harrisonburg
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| The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Linguistics to begin August 2027.
The Department offers a B.A. and an M.A. English and serves students in the university’s General Education program. It houses the University’s thriving creative writing minor, and faculty teach across many interdisciplinary minors, including African, African American and Diaspora Studies; American Studies; Digital Studies; Disability Studies; Environmental Humanities; Film Studies; Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies; Linguistics; Medieval and Renaissance Studies; Queer Studies; Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and World Literature.
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. |