Nursing Faculty, Adult Health - Lecturer

About the role

Working Title: Nursing Faculty, Adult Health - Lecturer. Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Full-Time, Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime). College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies, Department: School of Nursing. Beginning Review Date: October 23, 2026.

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 renewable term appointment at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 10, 2027. The School of Nursing offers CCNE‑accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the Traditional BSN pathway. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, with opportunities to participate in scholarship, and professional, community, and/or university service.
• In‑person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings for the Traditional BSN pathway.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a graduate degree in Nursing.
• Active RN license and eligibility for Virginia nursing licensure (Virginia RN licensure must be obtained by the position’s start date of August 10, 2027).
• At least three years of recent clinical experience in adult health nursing.
• Teaching experience and flexibility to teach across a variety of topic areas is preferred.
• Commitment to JMU core values and interest in contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Schedule

10‑month renewable term appointment, beginning August 10, 2027.