Justice Studies Academic Unit Head: Inspiring Leadership

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for the Academic Unit Head, Justice Studies. Beginning July 1st, 2027, this 12-month tenured faculty appointment is at Associate Professor or Full Professor level with a 1-1 teaching load.

The department has 13 full-time faculty and is part of the College of Arts and Letters. Responsibilities include scholarly leadership and advancing research and teaching within Justice Studies.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with scholarly leadership.
• Record of teaching, research, and service in Justice Studies.
• Experience in curriculum development and program leadership.
• Commitment to collegiality, fairness, and transparency.
• Ability to work across units and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide scholarly leadership aligned with college and university goals.
• Support undergraduate majors and minors through teaching, research, and service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resource advocacy

Communication

Fairness and transparency

Strategic planning

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for the Academic Unit Head, Justice Studies. Beginning July 1st, 2027, this 12-month tenured faculty appointment is at Associate Professor or Full Professor level with a 1-1 teaching load.

The department has 13 full-time faculty and is part of the College of Arts and Letters. Responsibilities include scholarly leadership and advancing research and teaching within Justice Studies.