Working Title: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Audiology

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: 100054 - Communication Sciences and Disorders

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: 11/30/2025

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Mission
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Vision
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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 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University (JMU) seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants with expertise across all areas of audiology are encouraged to apply.

The qualified candidate will join a thriving and collegial academic unit with 18 full-time faculty and six part-time faculty with additional adjunct and clinical educators as needed. The department serves an average of 320 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across multiple degree-granting academic programs (https://csd.jmu.edu/index.html). The department has state-of-the-art audiology and speech-language pathology clinics with rich community outreach. We have a shared vision to be recognized for bridging science and clinical practice. We are achieving this vision through our state-of-the-art classrooms, research labs, clinic facilities, stellar faculty, and innovative programming. U.S News & World Report has consistently ranked the JMU graduate programs in Audiology and SLP among the top programs in the United States.

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for the position include teaching, scholarship, and professional, community, and/or university service. The qualified candidate will teach courses in the Au.D. and undergraduate programs, with opportunities to teach Ph.D. courses.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor
• A Ph.D. in Audiology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, or related field.
• Evidence of independent scholarship based on published works and/or external funding.
• Demonstrate potential for quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrate potential to serve the department, college, university, and/or community.
• Experience with formal or informal mentoring of students.
• Clinical experience is preferred, but certification (CCC-A) and/or eligibility for state licensure are optional.

Qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor
• A Ph.D. in Audiology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, or related field.
• Evidence of substantial scholarship and publication record.
• Record of securing research grants and mentoring PhD students.
• Evidence of quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of service to the department, college, university, and/or community.
• Evidence of leadership skills and experience with formal mentoring of students.
• Clinical experience is preferred, but certification (CCC-A) and/or eligibility for state licensure are optional.

Additional Posting Information:

Application Process:
Review of candidates will begin November 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The desired start date is August 10, 2026.

Interested individuals must apply for the position on the JMU career site. Application materials include the following:
1. Cover letter describing how your professional background, training, and expertise align with the required qualifications
2. Current CV
3. Statement of research interests (submitted under "Other Document #1")
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

Inquiries may be made to Dr. Erin Piker, Search Committee Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, MSC 4304, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email pikereg@jmu.edu

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.

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EEO Statement:

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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.

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