Working Title: Nursing Faculty, Graduate Nursing, Leadership Program, Tenure Track

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 Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100058 - School of Nursing

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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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: 01/13/2025

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
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 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. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. 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:

James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the nursing leadership graduate program. This 10-month full-time appointment at the rank of assistant professor will begin in January 2026. The School of Nursing (SON) offers CCNE accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The responsibilities of this position will focus on nursing leadership graduate program needs in online teaching, clinical practicum oversight, MSN and DNP project supervision, service, and scholarship. The School of Nursing enjoys many opportunities for interprofessional and community partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.nursing.jmu.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:
• Teach online and in-person.
• Supervise practicum and/or DNP project development.
• Serve as an academic advisor for graduate nursing students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching; scholarship; and professional, community, and/or university service.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate in nursing or related discipline. Candidates in the final stages of project/dissertation defense will be considered with evidence of continued progress and completion of degree required within six months of the start date.
• Graduate degree in Nursing.
• Experience in leadership roles in nursing or a related field.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the United States and the eligibility for a Virginia nursing license within six months of the start date.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Recent experience in nursing leadership or administrative roles in hospital, clinic, or academic settings.
• Experience teaching in a DNP program.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grants, or creative works.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates must complete the online application and attach the following:
•Curriculum vitae
•Cover letter that includes:
o Areas of research or scholarly interest
o Teaching experience
o Teaching philosophy
o Inclusionary practices statement describing past or current efforts in your clinical practice, teaching, scholarship, advising/mentoring, research, or service that demonstrate a commitment to health equity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion of others; how you have worked to promote inclusive excellence in your previous positions; and how your experience, and knowledge will contribute to a culture of belonging in the JMU SON.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Candidates will be required to provide academic transcripts prior to beginning employment.

For questions, contact Dr. Amy Graham, Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

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:

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