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Graduate Assistant - Office of Admissions	Harrisonburg
The Office of Admissions seeks a Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2025 semester to provide interactive support to the Office of Admission and the admissions process; assist with the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Admission, assist with the execution of various on-campus events, as well as contributing to other departmental projects under the direction and supervision of the Office of Admission staff. The assistantship dates are from January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025. These Graduate Assistantships provide 9 hours of tuition support for the semester and the stipend of $4,908 for the semester.
Assistant Professor in Computing Applied to Energy or Manufacturing (Two Positions)	Harrisonburg
The Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program within the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS) at James Madison University invites applications for two tenure-track or renewable term appointments (RTA) positions, at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin August 2025. SIS is home to undergraduate majors in ISAT, Geography, and Intelligence Analysis; a Cyber Intelligence certificate program; and an international Master of Science in ISAT program with a concentration in Environmental Management and Sustainability. ISAT also supports multiple environmental minors and a Global Supply Chain Minor in partnership with the College of Business. This search aims to expand applied computing and AI technologies across the School of Integrated Sciences and is part of a broader SIS-wide hiring initiative with the theme “Technology for Resilient Futures.” We seek colleagues with expertise in programming in Python, relational databases and SQL, machine learning and data science, and data visualization as they apply to sociotechnical systems in energy and manufacturing. The ISAT Program is an ABET-accredited, multidisciplinary, applied science program with roughly 300 undergraduate majors. ISAT prepares graduates with modern problem-solving skills through the strategic integration of technology, natural and social sciences, humanities, and systems thinking. Students in the ISAT program declare a concentration in one of six areas: Applied Biotechnology, Applied Computing, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems, or Public Interest Technology & Science. Faculty share a commitment to intellectual growth in support of true integration and leveraging their strengths to actualize impactful and socially engaged STEM education and scholarship. For more information about our School and its programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/
Occupational Therapist Pool (PRN/Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
James Madison University Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time OT positions in our pediatric outpatient therapy clinic. OTCES hires from the Occupational Therapist Pool on an "as needed" basis depending on departmental needs. Applicants of interest will be contacted as positions become available. Schedule may flex from 2 to 29 hours per week, depending on client caseload and applicants' availability. These are part-time wage positions with no benefits that cannot exceed 1,500 hours over the course of a calendar year.
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.
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.
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 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/.
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.
Temporary Administrative Pool	Harrisonburg
James Madison University is accepting applications on a continual basis for the Temporary Administrative Pool. Departments across campus hire from the Temporary Administrative Pool on an “as needed” basis and positions vary depending on departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Nursing - Adjunct Faculty Pool	Harrisonburg
Instructors will deliver course instruction in person at regional clinical sites and in person on campus at James Madison University. Topics may include fundamentals, medical-surgical, women’s health, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, and community nursing. Available sections to teach during fall and spring semesters will vary based on enrollment needs, and instructor pay will be based on enrollment numbers. The academic semester begins two weeks prior to the first day of classes each semester.

Expression of interest

Position	Location	Closes
Graduate Assistant - Office of Admissions	Harrisonburg
The Office of Admissions seeks a Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2025 semester to provide interactive support to the Office of Admission and the admissions process; assist with the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Admission, assist with the execution of various on-campus events, as well as contributing to other departmental projects under the direction and supervision of the Office of Admission staff. The assistantship dates are from January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025. These Graduate Assistantships provide 9 hours of tuition support for the semester and the stipend of $4,908 for the semester.
Assistant Professor in Computing Applied to Energy or Manufacturing (Two Positions)	Harrisonburg
The Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program within the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS) at James Madison University invites applications for two tenure-track or renewable term appointments (RTA) positions, at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin August 2025. SIS is home to undergraduate majors in ISAT, Geography, and Intelligence Analysis; a Cyber Intelligence certificate program; and an international Master of Science in ISAT program with a concentration in Environmental Management and Sustainability. ISAT also supports multiple environmental minors and a Global Supply Chain Minor in partnership with the College of Business. This search aims to expand applied computing and AI technologies across the School of Integrated Sciences and is part of a broader SIS-wide hiring initiative with the theme “Technology for Resilient Futures.” We seek colleagues with expertise in programming in Python, relational databases and SQL, machine learning and data science, and data visualization as they apply to sociotechnical systems in energy and manufacturing. The ISAT Program is an ABET-accredited, multidisciplinary, applied science program with roughly 300 undergraduate majors. ISAT prepares graduates with modern problem-solving skills through the strategic integration of technology, natural and social sciences, humanities, and systems thinking. Students in the ISAT program declare a concentration in one of six areas: Applied Biotechnology, Applied Computing, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems, or Public Interest Technology & Science. Faculty share a commitment to intellectual growth in support of true integration and leveraging their strengths to actualize impactful and socially engaged STEM education and scholarship. For more information about our School and its programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/
Occupational Therapist Pool (PRN/Part-Time)	Harrisonburg
James Madison University Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time OT positions in our pediatric outpatient therapy clinic. OTCES hires from the Occupational Therapist Pool on an "as needed" basis depending on departmental needs. Applicants of interest will be contacted as positions become available. Schedule may flex from 2 to 29 hours per week, depending on client caseload and applicants' availability. These are part-time wage positions with no benefits that cannot exceed 1,500 hours over the course of a calendar year.
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.
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.
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 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/.
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.
Temporary Administrative Pool	Harrisonburg
James Madison University is accepting applications on a continual basis for the Temporary Administrative Pool. Departments across campus hire from the Temporary Administrative Pool on an “as needed” basis and positions vary depending on departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Nursing - Adjunct Faculty Pool	Harrisonburg
Instructors will deliver course instruction in person at regional clinical sites and in person on campus at James Madison University. Topics may include fundamentals, medical-surgical, women’s health, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, and community nursing. Available sections to teach during fall and spring semesters will vary based on enrollment needs, and instructor pay will be based on enrollment numbers. The academic semester begins two weeks prior to the first day of classes each semester.

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