Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Health Sciences (Five Positions) Job at James

Overview

Working Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Health Sciences (Five Positions)

State Role Title: N/A

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: 100056 - Health Sciences

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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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: 11/10/2025

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 Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000, located about 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 undergraduates and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, with recognition for high-quality programs, student/faculty interaction, and faculty scholarship.

General Information

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. The major serves approximately 1,500 declared students and prepares graduates for immediate employment in allied health areas or for graduate studies in medicine, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, physical rehabilitation, and other professional programs. The successful candidate will join a strong faculty at a top public university committed to educating future healthcare professionals with ethical responsibility and inclusive practices.

Health Sciences faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and to fostering a welcoming learning environment and sense of belonging. We invite applications for five (5) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions with a start date of August 2026. Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Appointment, 10-Month

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate major and elective courses in our Health Sciences curriculum (https://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/).
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree within an area of health sciences; ABD applicants will be considered with evidence of continued progress and completion of degree by August 1, 2026.
• Identified scholarly research agenda and plan for scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated potential and/or experience in teaching courses contributing to our engaging and broad curriculum, including but not limited to social determinants of health, statistical methods, chronic or infectious human diseases, environmental health, program planning, health research methods, ethics in healthcare, and biomechanics for healthcare professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and departments.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary/interprofessional scholarship and/or teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or creative works.
• Professional credential within respective discipline.

Additional Posting Information

Applicants will need to submit: (1) completed faculty profile; (2) cover letter describing interest and how qualifications meet minimum and preferred criteria; (3) teaching philosophy (including four courses you could teach within the existing curriculum and one new course you could develop); (4) research agenda (submitted under "Other Document #1"); (5) curriculum vitae; and (6) names and contact information of three professional references.

All application materials must be submitted online in the JMU career portal. Inquiries may be made to Dr. Theresa Enyeart Smith, Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Sciences, 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, MSC 4301, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email enyeartm@jmu.edu or phone 540-568-3951.

Conditions of Employment

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

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires must complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses E-Verify.

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to a diverse and inclusive community free of discrimination. The university 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 and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs. Questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need assistance applying for jobs, contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resources Office, 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.