Working Title: Nursing Faculty, RTA- Adult Health

State Role Title: Instructional Faculty-Full Time

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100058 - School of Nursing

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: 08/30/2024

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
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 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. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. 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 Renewable Term Appointment (RTA), 10-month full-time appointment at the rank of Lecturer that will begin in December 2024 or August 2025 (negotiable). The School of Nursing (SON) offers CCNE accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice programs. The responsibilities of this position will focus on undergraduate nursing program needs in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, service, and scholarship. A Graduate Degree in Nursing is required. Three years of recent relevant practice and/or teaching experience is preferred. Experience with adult and/or geriatric populations in acute and/or subacute care is required.

JMU is a comprehensive state university offering 76 undergraduate, 53 masters, and 8 doctoral programs to more than 20,000 students. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, 2 hours from both Washington D.C. and Richmond, VA, JMU is recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as the most recommended public university in the U.S as well as the most innovative university in the South. The School of Nursing enjoys many opportunities for interprofessional and community partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.nursing.jmu.edu.

In alignment with CHBS, the School of Nursing (SON) stands against injustice and systemic racism in all its forms. As nurses we have a responsibility to act with empathy and inclusiveness to reduce inequities. The SON commits to engage with communities, locally and globally, through inclusive, dynamic, and innovative nursing education, practice and scholarship to create health equity. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as an inclusive excellence college that embodies an atmosphere 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 teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and practicum settings and academic advising.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this Renewable Term Appointment (RTA) position at the rank of Lecturer include the following: A minimum of a Graduate Degree in Nursing is required. Three years of recent relevant practice experience and/or teaching experience in undergraduate nursing is preferred. Experience with adult and/or geriatric populations in acute and/or subacute care is required.

Other requirements include having an unencumbered United States RN license and the eligibility for a Virginia nursing license. The School of Nursing faculty is committed to the JMU core value of inclusive excellence and seeks candidates committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment. This position is a Renewable Term Appointment (RTA). Successful applicants will be assigned the rank of Lecturer.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates must complete the online application and attach the following:
-Curriculum vitae
-An inclusionary practices statement (uploaded under "Other Document #1") that describes past or current efforts in your clinical practice, teaching, scholarship, advising/mentoring, research, or service that demonstrate commitment to health equity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion of others; how you have worked to promote inclusive excellence in your previous positions; and how your experience, and knowledge will contribute to a culture of belonging in the JMU SON.
-Cover letter that must include:
• Areas of scholarly interest
• Teaching experience
• Teaching philosophy

Contact information for three professional references will be requested as part of the application. Candidates will be required to provide academic transcripts prior to beginning employment.

For questions, contact Betsy Herron (herronek@jmu.edu), Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

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.