Assistant Professor of English: Creative Writing Poetry in Harrisonburg

Closes:Nov 21 2025

The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Creative Writing Poetry, to begin August 2026. The Department offers a B.A. and an M.A. in English and contributes to the university’s General Education program. English houses the University’s thriving Creative Writing minor, and our faculty teach in many interdisciplinary minors, including African, African American and Diaspora Studies; Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies; Disability Studies; Environmental Humanities; Digital Humanities; Film Studies; Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies; and World Literature. The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of English 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.

Director and KPMG Endowed Full Professor/Associate Professor, School of Accounting, College of Business, James Madison University in Harrisonburg

The School of Accounting in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for the Director position to begin in Fall 2026. The Director will hold the KPMG Endowed Professorship in Accounting. The position is a 12-month, tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor. James Madison University was the first public college or university in Virginia to establish a School of Accounting within a College of Business. The School of Accounting offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in accounting. For decades the School of Accounting has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence in accounting education and is viewed as a prime recruiting school by employers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Both the School of Accounting and the College of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. All accounting faculty hold professional certifications, either as Certified Public Accountants or Certified Management Accountants. Please visit School of Accounting website for more information, https://www.jmu.edu/cob/accounting/index.shtml.

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.

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.

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.

Housekeeping Workers - Dayshift in Harrisonburg

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for full-time, day-shift housekeeping workers. Overtime may be required at times. Applicants will be contacted by phone or email as positions become available.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Media Law - School of Media Arts and Design in Harrisonburg

The School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026. This faculty member will focus on teaching media law and other critical-thinking-oriented courses. SMAD’s distinctive undergraduate major prepares students to become well-rounded multimedia storytellers and offers four concentrations: Creative Advertising, Digital Video and Cinema, Interactive Design, and Journalism. SMAD also boasts one of the finest media production facilities in the country offering instructional workspaces for creating video, audio, graphics, animation, websites, and apps. The School has about 700 undergraduate majors and more than 20 faculty members, who represent a blend of professional and academic interests. For more information, go to http://www.jmu.edu/smad. The School of Media Arts and Design 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.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Journalism and Sports Media in Harrisonburg

The School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026. This faculty member will teach journalism courses, including classes in our expanding Sports Media curriculum. SMAD’s distinctive undergraduate major prepares students to become well-rounded multimedia storytellers and offers four concentrations: Creative Advertising, Digital Video and Cinema, Interactive Design, and Journalism. SMAD also boasts one of the finest media production facilities in the country offering instructional workspaces for creating video, audio, graphics, animation, websites, and apps. The School has about 700 undergraduate majors and more than 20 faculty members, who represent a blend of professional and academic interests. For more information, go to http://www.jmu.edu/smad. The School of Media Arts and Design 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Part - Time) in Harrisonburg

The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.

Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics in Harrisonburg

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin in August 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests or expertise in statistics with connections to data science and interdisciplinary research. Our energetic, collegial department is home to 57 full-time faculty in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. We care about people and value high-quality undergraduate education. We currently offer bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, including a concentration in Data Science, and minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Analytics, and Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades Teachers. Scholarship in a variety of forms is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts, including hosting a well-established NSF-funded REU program (started in 2002) and a large annual undergraduate research conference (started in 2005).

CISE Feature Writer - IE in Harrisonburg

The College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE) seeks a skilled and enthusiastic student writer to contribute to its communications efforts for the 2025-26 academic year. This position plays a vital role in creating engaging and informative content that promotes CISE and its programs, highlights student and faculty achievements, and showcases innovative research and projects within the college. This opportunity offers valuable experience in writing and content creation, providing practical experience in a professional setting and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio. Hours: Approximately 7-10 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Some evenings and weekends are required to cover events. *This employment opportunity is compatible with the internship expectations of the JMU WRTC major.

Dean, College of Integrated Science and Engineering in Harrisonburg

James Madison University (JMU), a Carnegie R2 institution, invites applications and nominations for Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE). The dean will be a strategic and inclusive leader who inspires and supports faculty, staff, and students. CISE is home to three academic units—Computer Science, Engineering, and the School of Integrated Sciences—offering seven undergraduate and five graduate programs. Known for its academic excellence and innovative applied STEM programs, CISE is an interdisciplinary community committed to making a positive impact on the world. Its programs address real-world challenges through collaborative, human-centered solutions that reflect a deep understanding of technology and the environment. In alignment with JMU’s move to national status, CISE faculty exemplify the teacher-scholar model, which serves as the foundation of the college’s community and identity. Faculty are scholars of change who embrace innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration in support of real-world impact. The college is especially strong in the Boyer categories of Application and Integration but also pursues the Scholarship of Discovery and Teaching/Learning. CISE faculty are distinguished by their commitment to excellent teaching and research. This commitment is reflected in student research and design work integrated throughout the curriculum including required capstone projects, sponsored funding from a range of agencies and industry partners, and a variety of community-focused projects. Through their research, faculty enhance their teaching methodologies, ensuring that students receive an education that is current, relevant, and rooted in real-world experience. Faculty guide student scholars in developing unique perspectives that shapes their future endeavors.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Harrisonburg

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants with expertise in analytical, environmental, physical, nuclear, or inorganic chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. This position builds on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including comprehensive nuclear chemistry facilities. JMU Chemistry is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and sustaining an inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 28 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified B.S. degrees and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. We have facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry; and these house over $10 million in state-of-the-art instrumentation (https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml). More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.

Athletics Operation Assistant (Multiple Positions) (Part - Time) in Harrisonburg

James Madison University, a Division 1 member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for Athletic Operations Assistants within the Athletics Facilities and Events department. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Facilities and Events, this position will be responsible for assisting with the game operations of all varsity athletic events and other special events within the JMU Athletics venues. This posting will be used to fill multiple openings for this position.