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Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement in Harrisonburg
The Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement provides strategic leadership to advance James Madison University’s global research presence in alignment with its mission as a public, student‑centered R2 institution. The Assistant Director strengthens the university’s role as an engaged global knowledge partner by supporting intentional, ethical, and mission‑aligned international research collaborations that enhance faculty scholarship, expand societal impact, and elevate institutional reputation. This position focuses on building sustainable international research capacity at JMU—prioritizing faculty success, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic partnerships that complement the university’s emphasis on applied research, community engagement, and student involvement. The Assistant Director integrates global research engagement into JMU’s broader research development and competitiveness strategies, supporting both established and emerging scholars across disciplines.
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Power Plant Lead Mechanic in Harrisonburg
JMU's Facilities Management is currently hiring for a Power Plant Lead Mechanic. This position will require you to be available to work all shifts and participated int the on-call rotation.
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Assistant Professor - 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 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar whose instructional interests and research or creative practice engage visual communication, media literacy, mass media, audiences, storytelling, and culture. 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 nation’s finest media production facilities that offers 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 encourages excellent applicants within our disciplines, as well as scholars and teachers eager to work across them.
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Academic Unit Head, Department of Engineering in Harrisonburg
James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the position of Department Head and Endowed Faculty Chair of Engineering. This is a tenured, 12-month appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. A recent commitment establishing the endowed chair will provide significant resources and flexibility for the Department Head to pursue a broad range of initiatives aligned with the Department’s needs, opportunities, and the successful candidate’s interests. The Department Head reports to the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering and is supported by an Assistant Department Head, Program Director, Academic Advisor, Fiscal Technician, Office Manager, and Laboratory Manager. The Department of Engineering consists of 18 instructional faculty and 6 staff members serving approximately 750 students, with about 120 graduates each year. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering, and students may choose to pursue concentrations in Electro-Mechanical Systems, Geo-Environmental Systems, or Civil & Environmental Systems. As an undergraduate-focused engineering program within a large public university, we combine the close faculty-student interaction and small class sizes often associated with smaller programs with substantial facilities, staffing, and resources. Our project-based curriculum gives students significant responsibility for their own work in courses, laboratories, research, and design projects, creating a highly hands-on learning environment. Students have access to a fully staffed machine shop, fabrication laboratory, digital prototyping facilities, and dedicated capstone and project workspaces. Research, project, and instructional infrastructure includes more than $2 million in tools, instrumentation, and equipment located in over 30,000 square feet of dedicated engineering laboratory, fabrication, research and project space.
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Lecturer, Anatomy and Physiology in Harrisonburg
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable term faculty member who will teach existing human anatomy and human physiology laboratory and lecture courses. The successful candidate will join an established community of faculty within the department whose teaching responsibilities and interests are centered on human anatomy and physiology. These faculty contribute to the Anatomy and Physiology concentration and support the education of biology majors and students pursuing pre-health professions. The successful candidate may also have opportunities to contribute to future curricular development and redesign in human anatomy and physiology, including the potential development of online course offerings. Hiring will be at the Lecturer rank, for a 10-month appointment beginning August 2027 and is annually renewable. This is a promotable position.
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Senior 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 an experienced part-time Landscape Worker. 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.
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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.
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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Biology in Harrisonburg
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. We seek instructors who are committed to hands-on learning, laboratory safety, and high-quality undergraduate instruction. JMU's Introductory Biology labs are core requirements for students majoring in Biology, and the Anatomy and Physiology labs serve multiple majors and programs. Our program uses a standardized curriculum and syllabus to ensure consistency and fairness across all sections. Course materials and laboratory experimental procedures will be provided to help guide instructors. Each lab section meets for 2 (Physiology) or 3 hours (Introductory Biology, Anatomy), including a pre-lab lecture to prepare students for the day's experiment. Compensation varies depending on the number of hours the lab meets per week.
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Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management in Harrisonburg
The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Sport & Recreation Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, set to begin in Fall 2027. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.
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Assistant Professor – Department of Economics in Harrisonburg
The Department of Economics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2027, preferably with a specialization in Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy, or Public Economics. About the Department: Economics at James Madison University is a strong and successful department with 21 full-time faculty. JMU economics graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of careers. In addition to its major programs, the economics department supports the College of Business and programs across campus with top-quality instruction. About the College: The Department of Economics resides in the College of Business. The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4,000 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
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