Technology Manager in Harrisonburg

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Technology Manager. The Office of Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one’s community. The Technology Manager reports to the Associate Director of Housing Services and supports the mission of the Office of Residence Life by providing technical leadership for the department. The successful candidate will ensure that the central office and ancillary systems, services, programs and processes are organized, efficient and effective and will provide independent guidance and assistance to internal and external customers and clients. The Technology Manager will be part of the Residence Life team that serves 6,700 residential students on a campus that is continuing to grow. We are a close-knit department with 35 full-time staff members, over 250 student staff members, and 13 summer conference assistants.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Jewish Studies in Harrisonburg

Closes:Nov 02 2025

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Jewish Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall of 2026. The area of specialization is open. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose AOS includes study of the Hebrew Bible. Candidates whose research and teaching intersect with other disciplines (e.g. economics, medicine, political science, engineering, etc.) are especially desirable. Applicants must be trained in the academic methods of religious studies, although a wide range of methodological approaches is welcome. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of Philosophy and Religion is located, enrolls over 3100 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.

Assistant to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives & Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement in Harrisonburg

The Assistant to the Associate Provost of International Initiatives & Executive Director of CGE provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Provost for International Initiatives and Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). This role manages a complex schedule, coordinates domestic and multi-country international travel, processes financial transactions, organizes data and records, and oversees logistics for special events and high-profile visitors. The position serves as a primary point of contact for university leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and international partners, requiring exceptional professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills.

GEAR UP Tutor - IE in Harrisonburg

GEAR UP is a federally grant-funded program to empower first-generation and underrepresented students on their path to college. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. As a GEAR UP Program Assistant, you'll play a role in shaping futures while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while gaining meaningful experience in college access and success initiatives. The GEAR UP Program Assistant will work closely with the Project Director, Advisor, and Parent Liaison. GEAR UP serves a two-year cohort from the Staunton City Public School District, starting in middle school and following the cohort through their first year of post-secondary education. GEAR UP aims to increase the rate at which students complete secondary education.

Student Assistant - IE in Harrisonburg

The Office of Alumni Relations is looking for a highly motivated student with strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms. The student assistant must be detail-oriented, willing to work in a team atmosphere, and have the ability to be creative while working within the parameters of the JMU brand. The Student Digital Communications Assistant must be available to work 12 hours per week (to be determined based on availability) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, within the Leeolou Alumni Center.

Payroll Transaction Analyst in Harrisonburg

Payroll Services at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Payroll Transaction Analyst. The primary objective of this position is to ensure accuracy and data integrity of all compensation, employment and benefit related data for all faculty, staff, wage and student employees, including VSDP payments, graduate assistantships and non-resident alien scholarship payments by analyzing data, researching problems and applying university, state and federal policies, procedures and tax laws.

Lecturer, Microbiology in Harrisonburg

The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable term appointment faculty member at the rank of lecturer beginning August 2026. This is a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track position that is eligible for promotion to Senior lecturer and then Principal lecturer. We seek candidates who value undergraduate teaching and engaging in a collaborative teaching environment.

Financial and Administrative Coordinator, School of Nursing in Harrisonburg

The School of Nursing at James Madison University seeks an administrative professional to provide budgeting, purchasing, human resources, and administrative support for the School of Nursing. The Financial and Administrative Coordinator represents JMU and must exhibit high standards of professionalism and customer service. The successful candidate will assist the School of Nursing administrative office for the School of Nursing Director to manage all School of Nursing budgets, purchasing processes, and shared HR processes.

Power Plant Operator / Mechanic in Harrisonburg

The Facilities Management Department at James Madison University is currently seeking multiple qualified applicants for the position of Power Plant Operator / Mechanic. Applicants must be available to work all shifts.

Mental Health Co-Responder in Harrisonburg

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to be a part of the continuum of crisis services for the James Madison (JMU) community. Position is available for mental health professional (MHP) to work within the JMU University Police department, while also working closely with campus partners, such as the Office of Residence Life, the Counseling Center, the Dean of Students office, the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, the Threat Assessment Team, and Human Resources. This position will also collaborate with the Harrisonburg Police Department, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board, and Sentara RMH Medical Center when it involves JMU students in crisis. This is a full-time 10-month position. This position requires nighttime and weekend coverage during college semesters, as well as flexibility around high-risk weekends. This work is completed in the field, not a clinical setting.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Voice and/or Movement Focus in Harrisonburg

The School of Theatre and Dance is in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and has approximately 300 students and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance. Housed in the award-winning Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, the School has a collegial environment and provides practice-based training within a liberal arts tradition. https://www.jmu.edu/theatredance/index.shtml The School of Theatre and Dance at James Madison University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of Acting with a focus in Voice and/or Movement to join our dynamic and collaborative faculty beginning August of 2026. We are seeking a vibrant theatre artist and educator with a strong professional background and a national and/or international portfolio in acting and/or directing, as well as a commitment to student-centered teaching. Our program integrates a rigorous liberal arts foundation with intensive artistic training, and we are currently engaged in a collaborative redesign of our Theatre major. The incoming faculty member will have a meaningful voice in shaping this future and participate in the development of a new performance curriculum alongside a passionate, forward-thinking faculty. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one or more voice and/or movement modalities, such as (but not limited to): Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Hart, Rodenberg, Alexander, Suzuki, LeCoq, contact improvisation, or other ensemble-based and physical approaches.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Acting in Harrisonburg

The School of Theatre and Dance is in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and has approximately 300 students and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance. Housed in the award-winning Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, the School has a collegial environment and provides practice-based training within a liberal arts tradition. https://www.jmu.edu/theatredance/index.shtml The School of Theatre and Dance at James Madison University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting to join our dynamic and collaborative faculty beginning August 2026. We are seeking a vibrant theatre artist and educator with a strong professional background and a national and/or international portfolio in acting and/or directing, as well as a commitment to student-centered teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a pedagogical approach grounded in contemporary, objective-based actor training systems and an interest in evolving industry practices. Our program integrates a rigorous liberal arts foundation with intensive artistic training, and we are currently engaged in a collaborative redesign of our Theatre major. The incoming faculty member will have a meaningful voice in shaping this future and help lead the development of a performance curriculum alongside a passionate and forward-thinking faculty.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Costume Design in Harrisonburg

The School of Theatre and Dance is in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and has approximately 300 students and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance. Housed in the award-winning Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, the School has a collegial environment and provides practice-based training within a liberal arts tradition. https://www.jmu.edu/theatredance/index.shtml The School of Theatre and Dance at James Madison University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Costume Design to join our dynamic and collaborative faculty beginning August 2026. We are seeking a vibrant theatre artist and educator with a strong professional background and a national and/or international portfolio in Costume Design, as well as a commitment to student-centered teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a pedagogical approach grounded in contemporary, deliverables-based processes and an interest in evolving industry practices. Our program integrates a rigorous liberal arts foundation with intensive artistic training, and we are currently engaged in a collaborative redesign of our Theatre major. The incoming faculty member will have a meaningful voice in shaping this future and help lead the development of a design/technology curriculum alongside a passionate and forward-thinking faculty.

Director for IT - Enterprise Applications in Harrisonburg

James Madison University is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and customer-service focused individual to lead Information Technology’s Enterprise Applications department. This critical IT department is responsible for the oversight, management and support of the university’s enterprise applications. The areas of responsibility include development and application support and infrastructure for systems such as, Customer Relationship Management, Finance, Human Resources, and Student Administration. This position will play a key role in the university’s Reengineering Madison work. More information about Reengineering Madison may be found at https://www.jmu.edu/computing/projects/reengineering-madison/index.shtml. The Director is responsible for working with IT senior management to develop the strategy for enterprise applications by setting vision in alignment with the strategic plans of IT, Administration and Finance and the University. The successful candidate will provide leadership and management while ensuring continuous improvement of enterprise application services. Reporting to the CIO/Associate Vice President for Information Technology, the Director for IT - Enterprise Applications is a university administrative and professional position.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Animal Development in Harrisonburg

The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position with specific expertise in Animal Development. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will join a thriving community of more than 60 biologists with broad sub-disciplinary diversity and will expand this diversity in organismal and evolutionary biology through expertise in animal evolutionary development (evo-devo). Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, comparative and experimental embryology, developmental physiology, and eco-evo-devo (e.g., ecotoxicology). Collaborative scholarship with other faculty members within and beyond the department is encouraged. The department is committed to increasing the success of all students by creating and sustaining inclusive learning environments in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to exemplify these principles in their teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service to the institution. Please visit our web site at http://www.jmu.edu/biology/ for more information about the department.

Associate Director of University-Industry Research in Harrisonburg

Closes:Oct 29 2025

The Associate Director of University-Industry Research leads efforts to develop, manage, and expand collaborative research partnerships between the university and industry partners. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation while working closely with JMU’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations and the Office of Economic and Community Development, the Associate Director plays a pivotal role in aligning institutional research strengths with industry needs, facilitating joint research activities, and stewarding long-term strategic partnerships that drive innovation and impact. Impact: This position supports the university’s mission of innovation, public impact, and economic development by increasing the volume, diversity, and success rate of industry-funded research. The Associate Director will be instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration, reducing transactional friction, and enabling translational research that addresses real-world challenges.

Carpet Cleaning Technician in Harrisonburg

JMU Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Carpet Cleaning Technician. The shift for this position is Monday – Friday, 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m., with overtime as required for special events and inclement weather.

Wage Housekeeping Worker in Harrisonburg

Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. James Madison University (JMU) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time Housekeeping Workers. FM Housekeeping offers flexible scheduling/hours, with various shift options. Part-time staff can work up to 29 hours per week.

Student Research Assistants: OAT Lab - IE in Harrisonburg

The JMU Optimization & Algorithmic Theory (OAT) Lab is looking for up to four (4) student research assistants (RAs) to join our team! The OAT lab performs research on the theoretical analysis and computational implementation of optimization algorithms. Please see the OAT Lab webpage to learn more about our research: https://zevwoodstock.github.io/oatlab/ We accept applications from all majors, and we value the breadth of expertise that comes with cross-disciplinary teams. Specific work hours (timing and quantity) are flexible, but there is a maximum of 20 hours per week for the Spring semester. If the research assistant makes satisfactory progress on their project, there is an option to extend this position to full-time in the summer upon mutual agreement of the RA and the PI. This position is funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #DMS-2532423).

Wage Landscape Worker in Harrisonburg

Become a valuable part of the JMU community! James Madison University is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. James Madison University (JMU) is seeking Wage (part-time) Landscape Workers. This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is continuously growing! This is your chance to gain Landscape-specific certifications, such as the Pesticide Registered Technician license, build on your landscaping skills, and train on a variety of landscaping equipment! This is a weekday, year-round position, with a day shift schedule. Overtime is required for special events and inclement weather.