Nursing Faculty, RTA Lecturer, Traditional BSN

Working Title: Nursing Faculty, RTA Lecturer, Traditional BSN

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department

100058 - School of Nursing

Pay Band

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? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 4/3/2026

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 undergraduate Traditional BSN pathway. This position is a renewable term appointment (RTA) at the Lecturer Rank.

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:

The duties and responsibilities for this position are mainly teaching focused with a smaller focus on service. The role requires in-person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings for the Traditional BSN pathway.

Qualifications

A minimum of a graduate degree in Nursing is required. Candidates must have an active registered nurse (RN) registration and the ability to obtain Virginia nursing licensure by Aug 1, 2026. Candidates must have at least three years of recent clinical experience in adult health nursing.

Teaching experience in higher education, and the flexibility to teach across a variety of topic areas, is preferred. The faculty of the School of Nursing is 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

Contact Hui Zhao, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email. zhao4hx@jmu.edu.

Candidates must complete the online application and attach the following

• A cover letter including: o Teaching experience o Teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• A ‘Statement of Experience’ (Uploaded under 'Statement of Teaching Philosophy') that includes 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 experience and knowledge will contribute to a culture of belonging in the JMU SON.
• Contact information for three professional references that is collected as part of the application.

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.

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.