Lecturer, Department of Finance and Business Law in Harrisonburg

The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable term appointment at the rank of Lecturer beginning in the Fall of 2026. Lecturer appointments are non-tenure track but promotable. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. About the Department: The Finance and Business Law Department is staffed by 17 full-time faculty with 14 faculty in finance and 3 faculty in Business Law. The department serves both Finance and Quantitative Finance majors and college business law courses. FIN & BLAW faculty have received numerous awards and recognition for outstanding teaching, service, and research. JMU subscribes to both the Standard & Poor’s Compustat, the University of Chicago’s Center for Research in Securities Prices (CRSP), MSCI ESG KLD and NYSE TAQ databases through WRDS, and students and faculty have access to Bloomberg through the Gaglioti Capital Markets Laboratory. About the College: The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The college includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Capital Markets Lab, and Madison Consulting. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations. The college has approximately 5,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.

Assistant Professor of History in Harrisonburg

The Department of History at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in United States history since 1950. The position will begin in August 2026. The College of Arts and Letters in which the Department of History is located, enrolls over 3,100 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.

Academic Unit Head, Sociology & Anthropology in Harrisonburg

Closes:Nov 17 2025

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at James Madison University invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH) to begin July 1st, 2026. 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 23 full-time faculty members engaged in diverse research programs across numerous subfields within Sociology and Anthropology, respectively. 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 also plays a significant role in teaching numerous courses for the General Education program. The department maintains multiple research spaces, labs, and other pedagogical venues that provide space for, support to, and training in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies. 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 encourage excellent applicants within our particular disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Health Sciences (Five Positions) in Harrisonburg

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers an engaging and dynamic Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum. The Health Sciences major is a popular major at JMU with approximately 1500 total students declared and is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting health, wellness, and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analyzing health 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, physical rehabilitation, 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 five (5) Tenure-Track positions at the Assistant Professor rank. These positions have a start date of August 2026. RANK Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Appointment, 10-Month

Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Health Sciences (One Position) in Harrisonburg

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers an engaging and dynamic Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum. The Health Sciences major is a popular major at JMU with approximately 1500 total students declared and is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting health, wellness, and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analyzing health 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, physical rehabilitation, 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 one [1] Tenure-track position at the Associate Professor rank. The position has a start date of August 2026. RANK Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Appointment, 10-month

Digital Communications Specialist in Harrisonburg

The Communications Specialist serves as the email coordinator for university-wide internal communications, with primary responsibility for reviewing, approving and coordinating mass email messages to ensure they are effective, appropriate and aligned with institutional priorities. The position leverages expertise in email communications to manage delivery, audience segmentation and analytics, while contributing to communications governance and strategy.

UCC Career Educator - IE in Harrisonburg

The University Career Center’s mission is to “prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development.” We are seeking Career Educators for an 8/10 hour per week position. Career Educators (CEs) serve as a paid peer educator in the University Career Center (UCC). CEs are JMU students who have been trained to assist with a variety of areas in the career planning process. They have a strong understanding of the resources in the Career Center and can help guide students in the right direction based on their needs. Start Date: Spring 2026 (training for a few hours every week) Employment Term: Spring 2026–Spring 2027 We’re recruiting now so our new team can train in spring 2026 and be ready to hit the ground running next fall! Benefits of Becoming a CE: Career Educators learn, work, and develop professionally through program planning, facilitating small and large group presentations. Career Educators present career-related workshops to students through the Health 100 Passport Program and will lead small group presentations. Career Educators meet with students and alumni in a 1:1 setting to provide career-related support and guidance. Career Educators conduct resume and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn and Handshake appointments, and Career Fair Prep appointments. Career educators assist with large-scale UCC programming such as Career Fairs and other networking events. Career Educators participate in outreach to the campus community through weekly tabling outreach events Career Educators provide assistance to students and connecting them to other resources.

APRILab - IE in Harrisonburg

Founded in 2022, the American Political Reform & Innovation Lab (APRILab) in the College of Arts and Letters is a nonpartisan, civic- and community-engaged political science and data science research lab. APRILab produces original, evidence-based research on institutional political reform in collaboration with internal and external social scientists and data scientists, and with leading experts in the national political reform advocacy community. The lab’s research addresses significant, real-world problems posed by institutional dysfunction, democratic backsliding, and unequal political influence. APRILab is seeking undergraduate and graduate lab associates to begin working in Fall 2022. The duties will require 5 to 20 hours per week depending on student qualifications, undergraduate or graduate status, and scheduling needs. This is a minimum one-semester appointment, with preference given to students who anticipate being eligible to continue for the full academic year and who have an interest in continuing one or more additional years. Students who identify themselves as a member of a traditionally marginalized population are especially encouraged to apply.

Surplus Property Coordinator in Harrisonburg

The Office of Fixed Assets and Surplus Property at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Surplus Property Coordinator. Our department strives to ensure the proper accounting and financial reporting for the acquisition, surplus, and disposition of the University’s fixed assets in compliance with university, state, and federal policies and guidelines. The Surplus Property Coordinator is responsible for coordinating surplus property activities for the university, ensuring proper accountability, meeting reporting requirements, and safeguarding of assets declared surplus. The position ensures the effective utilization of state property through redistribution and regulates disposal of surplus by determining the most effective and efficient methods. The Coordinator interprets and complies with university and state policies and procedures. The Surplus Property Coordinator supports the mission of Fixed Assets and Surplus Property by providing superior customer service to our customers within and outside of the University, as we ensure the prudent fiscal stewardship of the University’s assets.

Service Member, Veteran, Family (SMVF) Assistant (Part-Time) in Harrisonburg

The Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia (CSPCV), a Center housed within IIHHS, is accepting applications for a part-time Service Member, Veteran, and Family (SMVF) Assistant. CSPCV’s mission is to equip Virginia’s higher education communities to address suicide risk proactively and responsively. We support campuses by promoting well-being and providing training, consultation, opportunities for collaboration, and planning for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. The Center serves 72 institutions (15 public, 24 private and 33 community colleges/universities). Services are available at no cost and are provided through a partnership of the Virginia Department of Health and The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) at James Madison University. Service Member, Veteran, Family (SMVF) Assistant: CSPCV is seeking a highly motivated and organized assistant to support grant-funded initiatives supporting suicide prevention and well-being programming for students and campus personnel across Virginia who are service members, veterans and/or family members/caregivers. Funding specifically focuses on supporting some of the most at-risk sub-groups, including women veterans, those who are housing insecure, and caregivers. This is a grant funded one-year position and contingent on continued funding. This position will be for up to 16 hours/week and is anticipated to start in October 2025.

Assistant Director for Sport Clubs (UREC) in Harrisonburg

University Recreation (UREC) is currently seeking applicants for the Assistant Director for Sport Clubs. UREC is a Health & Well-being department within the Student Affairs division. The mission of UREC is to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. UREC’s qualified staff is committed to excellence and responsive to the developmental needs of their participants. UREC professional staff members are passionate about teaching and working with students as we strive for excellence in building a welcoming atmosphere for every participant, visitor and employee!

Clinic Nurse - Healthcare for the Homeless Suitcase Clinic/IIHHS (Part-Time) in Harrisonburg

The Healthcare for the Homeless Suitcase Clinic, a healthcare initiative dedicated to improving the health of the local homeless population, is accepting applications for a part-time Clinic Nurse. The Clinic Nurse collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health conditions as well as other client needs. The Nurse serves as an advocate who helps patients understand their health status and how to improve it as well as a liaison between patients and clinicians, staff, and community organizations to ensure that the desired client outcomes are achieved. The Clinic Nurse reports to the Program Director for the Healthcare for the Homeless Suitcase Clinic.

Housekeeping Team Leader - UREC in Harrisonburg

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Team Leader in the University Recreation Center (UREC) for the day shift. The day shift schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts and rotating on-call duties. UREC operates an award-winning, state-of-the-art recreation facility including an adventure center, wellness center, aquatics center, mediation/mindfulness space, and a wet/dry classroom.

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions in Harrisonburg

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions is a key member of the Office of The Graduate School and is responsible for managing and administering the graduate admissions process at James Madison University. This position ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of admissions operations and provides direct support to graduate program directors, applicants, and institutional partners. Primary Responsibilities · Graduate Admissions Management: Oversees the graduate admissions process, including the development and maintenance of online application forms, integration of letters of recommendation, and incorporation of external data such as test scores. Collaborates with program directors to establish program-specific admission requirements and ensures their accurate posting on The Graduate School website. · Application System Administration: Serves as the primary administrator of the CollegeNET application system and acts as the Graduate School liaison with CollegeNET. Responsibilities include daily system monitoring, data management, downloading and processing applications, merging external test score data, and maintaining automated responses. Develops custom reports, tests system changes, resolves technical or procedural issues, and contributes to staff training and development. · Matriculation and Student Records: Manages the matriculation process for admitted students, including creating and updating student records in PeopleSoft, changing applicant status to student, assigning academic advisors, confirming residency status, and implementing registration holds for conditional admissions. · Deferrals and Student Tracking: Oversees the management of admission deferrals, monitors students admitted conditionally or provisionally, and tracks students who accept admission but do not enroll in coursework.

Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Operations in Harrisonburg

James Madison University Athletics, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Operations. This job will be filled at either the Associate or Assistant AD level, depending on the successful candidate's experience, knowledge, and competencies. This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work in Harrisonburg

JMU invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Social Work, College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS).  The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Department is a thriving academic unit that offers multiple interprofessional educational (IPE) opportunities including an interdisciplinary minor: Family Studies (which has dual foci in family ecology and gerontology). The Department and College also collaborate with the Department of Justice Studies and College of Arts and Letters on a minor in Youth Justice and an Innovation Center for Youth Justice. The BSW program has a long history of excellence, leadership in social work education, and continuous national accreditation. We are a student-centered department that values open interactions between students and faculty. Our faculty of eight members is committed to respectful, supportive collegiality. 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.

Associate Dean, College of Visual & Performing Arts in Harrisonburg

James Madison University (JMU) is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader for the position of Associate Dean within the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). This 12-month, tenured appointment, beginning July 1, 2026, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic and artistic environment. We seek a candidate who is passionate about fostering creative and scholarly excellence through strategic leadership and data-driven decision making. At the CVPA, you’ll join a community committed to artistic integrity, scholarly inquiry, and creative research. You’ll be part of a college that honors the full spectrum of human experience, and by embracing many perspectives and traditions, we ensure the arts and design remain vital, relevant, and a true reflection of the world we share. The college is dedicated to supporting faculty, staff, and students as they make meaningful contributions to the arts and design landscape both locally and globally. About the Role The Associate Dean will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the CVPA, ensuring a stimulating blend of innovation, and academic rigor. They will work collaboratively with the Dean, faculty, and staff to promote the goals of the college and the university. The successful candidate will have experience in data-driven decision-making and a commitment to academic excellence through work that is transformational, sustainable, and responsive. College Overview The CVPA encompasses the Schools of Art, Design and Art History; Music; Theatre and Dance; as well as the Office of Creative Propulsion (OCP) and the Madison Art Collection and Museum. With over 200 full-time faculty/staff and 1,300 students, the CVPA is vibrant, collaborative and dedicated to artistic and academic excellence.

Research Development Manager in Harrisonburg

The Research Development Manager (RDM) works directly with faculty and staff to catalyze and manage the proposal development process to help produce highly competitive proposals for research and programmatic funding. They provide strategic support in identifying and securing external funding. The RDM works with the staff in the Offices of Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Corporate and Foundation Relations to manage the development of a growing portfolio of external funding proposals for the college for new and continuing large-scale research and programmatic projects. 50% of the RDM’s time will be devoted specifically to serving the College of Education, with the remaining time devoted to the central Office of Research Development as well as strategically identified units. The RDM is also expected to prepare funding proposals to support the Office of Research Development. This position reports to the Division of Research, Economic Development, and Innovation’s Director of Research Development and Pre-Award Services, but with a dotted line to the College of Education’s Associate Dean of Research.

Madison Money Mentor - IE in Harrisonburg

Off-Campus Life is here to help students as they transition into the Harrisonburg community. The Madison Money Mentors program is designed to help students understand a variety of basic financial literacy concepts and practices through relatable, peer-to-peer education. With a focus on five key areas of financial knowledge, the program aims to cultivate long-term financial security for students and prepare them for the challenges of living on their own. Mentors will help create safe and productive environments for students to learn and explore different financial concepts relevant to their collegiate experience in a one-on-one capacity, as well as leading workshops on various financial literacy topics for larger groups of students.

Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science in Harrisonburg

James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH) of the Department of Geology & Environmental Science, to begin July 1, 2026. This is a tenure track, 12-month, primarily administrative position at the rank of professor, with opportunities to teach, conduct research, and/or lead in their discipline. Application review will begin November 2, 2025, and the position is open until filled. The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University offers bachelor’s degrees in Geology and Environmental Earth Science for approximately 110 majors in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program, as well as minors in Geology, Climate Science, and Geophysics. In addition, we support interdisciplinary minors in Environmental Science and Data Analytics and prepare students for Earth Science teaching careers. We also offer a capstone summer field course. Faculty teach within the major and contribute significantly to General Education at JMU. Our students find placement in private sector and public service careers, and graduate studies through a strong network of professional and alumni connections. Our 15 full-time and four adjunct faculty members engage in teaching and research in the areas of Solid Earth Materials and Tectonics; Climate and Ocean Science; Paleobiology, Environmental and Engineering Geology; and Geoscience Education and Geoheritage. Our faculty are supported by two full-time staff members and we have additional support in grant administration, scientific computing, and media design.