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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: 100053 - Psychology

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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: 11/16/2026

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:

The Department of Psychology in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor and with a focus on teaching Psychological Research Methodology and one or more courses in our “Psychology as a Natural Science” core area, to begin August 2027. Our “Psychology as a Natural Science” curriculum content area includes Sensation and Perception, Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Learning, and Comparative Animal Behavior. Please see https://catalog.jmu.edu/programs/psychology-ba/#requirementstext for the current curriculum. The new hire will join an enthusiastic pre-tenure cohort, as the department has been expanding and recently welcomed several new colleagues.

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. More information about CHBS can be found here: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/index.shtml.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop an active program of scholarship that involves undergraduate students in research. Supervision of independent research projects and honors thesis projects are typical components of an individual's teaching assignment. Occasional course instruction and supervision of graduate students enrolled in JMU's M.A. in Psychological Sciences Program may be possible (see https://psyc.jmu.edu/psycsciences/index.html for further information). Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to serve as an academic advisor to Psychology majors and to contribute to the service activities of the department, college, and university, while often taking part in professional service as well.

Psychology is among the most popular programs of study on campus, serving approximately 1200 undergraduate majors. JMU emphasizes instructional innovation in the classroom, evidence-based approaches to instructional improvements, and engaged learning experiences for undergraduates. With 29 full-time faculty members, the Department of Psychology is a strong contributor to these efforts. Additional information about psychology at JMU is available at https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/index.shtml.

JMU is a student-centered community that values excellence, integrity, and mutual respect. JMU highly values quality teaching, and the university has substantial infrastructure to support teaching, instructional technology, and faculty development, such as our Center for Faculty Innovation (jmu.edu/cfi). For more information about JMU see www.jmu.edu.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for this position include:

1. PhD in Psychology, or ABD with a degree conferral date in or before August 2027.

2. A documented history of active engagement in scholarship.

3. Evidence of the ability to provide innovative instruction in Psychological Research Methodology, as well as one or more courses in our “Psychology as a Natural Science” core curriculum area (see list of courses above).

4. A demonstrated ability to contribute to the service endeavors of our department.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

1. Evidence of incorporating best practices from the scholarship of teaching and learning, including the use of high-impact, evidence-based learning strategies in course assignments or design.

2. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.

3. A demonstrated ability to provide high-quality mentoring to undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

4. A demonstrated ability to incorporate undergraduate students as active collaborators in scholarship.

5. A demonstrated ability to contribute to the service endeavors of our college, university, professional organizations, and/or community.

Additional Posting Information:

The mission of the Department of Psychology is "to educate students in, and contribute to, the science of psychology." The successful candidate will contribute to teaching Psychological Research Methodology courses and other courses in their areas of expertise that meet our core curriculum area of “Psychology as a Natural Science.”

To apply, go to jobs.jmu.edu. In addition to completing the faculty profile, the following materials should be submitted online:

(1) Letter of Interest

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Teaching Statement (including evidence of teaching quality)

(4) Research Statement (including description of current/future research plans), submitted under "Other Document #1"

(5) Names and contact information for three references. References will receive an email requesting that they provide a letter of recommendation after the first round of interviews.

For questions, please contact Dr. Benjamin Blankenship (blankebt@jmu.edu, 540-568-4915).

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.

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