Nursing Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Graduate Program

Working Title: Nursing Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Graduate Program

State Role Title: Nursing Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant Professor Graduate Program

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: 100058 - School of Nursing

 

Pay Band: N/A

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: 4/13/2026

 

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

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:

James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a 10-month, full-time faculty appointment beginning August 10, 2026. The School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the Graduate Advanced Practice MSN and BSN to DNP programs.

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies (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.

The School of Nursing (SON) aligns with CHBS. As nurses we have a responsibility to act with empathy and cultivate supportive environments. The SON commits to engage with communities, locally and globally, through dynamic and innovative nursing education, practice, and scholarship. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share our commitment towards building welcoming environments. Consider joining us in achieving our goal of becoming a school that embodies an environment of belonging.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include teaching, scholarship and
professional, community, and/or university service. This position requires in person
and/or virtual teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and practicum settings. Teaching responsibilities will focus on graduate nursing program needs, graduate student advising, and mentoring student scholarship projects. This role also required service to the School of Nursing, university and professional community.

 

Qualifications:

A graduate degree in nursing with a doctorate in nursing or a related field and current advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure and certification with a primary care focus as Family, Adult Primary Care or Pediatrics. Candidates expecting to earn a doctoral degree prior to August 2026 will be considered, with the requirement that the successful candidate must have the doctoral degree by the start date. Other requirements include active RN and APRN licenses and the ability to obtain Virginia RN and APRN licensure by the start date.
Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the graduate level of nursing education, three years of recent practice experience, and scholarship appropriate to rank. This position is tenure-track, with the rank of Assistant Professor assigned to the successful applicant. The faculty of the School of Nursing are committed to the JMU core values and seek candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to building a supportive learning environment.

 

Additional Posting Information:

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.
Contact Erica Lewis Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email. lewisej@jmu.edu
Candidates must complete the online application and attach a cover letter, additional requested ‘Statement of Experience’, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
• The cover letter must include:
o Teaching experience
o Teaching philosophy
o Clinical APRN experience
• Additionally, please include a separate document addressing:
o A ‘Statement of Experience’ (uploaded under 'Other Document #1') that informs your past, current, and future commitments to collaboration and belonging in teaching, and/or your clinical practice; how you have worked to promote collaboration in your previous positions; and how your experiential knowledge will contribute to a culture of belonging in the JMU SON.
• Contact information for three professional references will be requested as part of the application

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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.

 

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.