Adjunct Faculty - Department of Biology in Harrisonburg

The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. We seek instructors who are committed to hands-on learning, laboratory safety, and high-quality undergraduate instruction. JMU's Introductory Biology labs are core requirements for students majoring in Biology, and the Anatomy and Physiology labs serve multiple majors and programs. Our program uses a standardized curriculum and syllabus to ensure consistency and fairness across all sections. Course materials and laboratory experimental procedures will be provided to help guide instructors. Each lab section meets for 2 (Physiology) or 3 hours (Introductory Biology, Anatomy), including a pre-lab lecture to prepare students for the day's experiment. Compensation varies depending on the number of hours the lab meets per week.

Student Coordinator and Scheduler, Libraries in Harrisonburg

James Madison University Libraries seeks a qualified Student Coordinator to join the Library & Information Services (LIS) team within the Access & User Services (AUS) department. The position will share responsibility for co-supervising student workers with the Student Coordinator and Trainer. This position will have a primary focus on student employee scheduling. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Access & User services and join a collaborative team dedicated to offering high-quality services to JMU and the local community. In addition to the primary duties, the position will staff service points in both Rose Library and Carrier Library, working closely with other full-time and part-time members of LIS, A&D, and Music. The position will also provide back-up for core responsibilities, such as opening the Libraries. As a member of the highly collaborative AUS team, the coordinator will contribute to a welcoming, responsive, and student-centered service environment while supporting the day-to-day operations of the service points. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with benefits. The Libraries welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and welcoming environments. We are committed to encouraging dialogue, cultivating a sense of belonging, and celebrating a broad range of life experiences and perspectives.

Student Coordinator and Trainer, Libraries in Harrisonburg

James Madison University Libraries seeks a qualified Student Coordinator to join the Library & Information Services (LIS) team within the Access & User Services (AUS) department. The position will share responsibility for co-supervising student workers with the Student Coordinator and Scheduler. This position will have a primary focus on student employee training. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Access & User services and join a collaborative team dedicated to offering high-quality services to JMU and the local community. In addition to the primary duties, the position will staff service points in both Rose Library and Carrier Library, working closely with other full-time and part-time members of LIS, A&D, and Music. The position will also provide back-up for core responsibilities, such as opening the Libraries. As a member of the highly collaborative AUS team, the coordinator will contribute to a welcoming, responsive, and student-centered service environment while supporting the day-to-day operations of the service points. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with benefits. The Libraries welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and welcoming environments. We are committed to encouraging dialogue, cultivating a sense of belonging, and celebrating a broad range of life experiences and perspectives.

Academic Unit Head – Justice Studies (JMU Only) in Harrisonburg

Closes:Oct 17 2026

The Department of Justice Studies at James Madison University invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH) to begin July 1st, 2027. The position is a 12-month tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with a teaching load of 1-1. The department has 13 full-time faculty members engaged in diverse research programs across numerous disciplines. Faculty are also highly engaged in professional service at the university, local, national, and international levels. Our faculty provide excellent and creative educational experiences for majors, minors, and students in other programs across campus, in large and small classroom settings, including courses that provide “hands-on” training in research methods, theory, and analysis. 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.

Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management in Harrisonburg

The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Sport & Recreation Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, set to begin in Fall 2027. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.