Nursing Faculty, Adult Health, Fast Flex Pathway

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University’s School of Nursing invites applications for a 12-month, full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning January 10, 2027. The SON supports CCNE-accredited programs and the Fast Flex BSN, an evening and weekend program with a mostly precepted clinical model.

The position requires in-person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The College of Health and Behavioral Studies emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive environment and community

Qualifications

• A minimum of a graduate degree in nursing at the time of hire.
• Doctoral degree conferral by December 2026.
• Active RN license and eligibility for Virginia nursing licensure.
• Virginia RN licensure must be obtained by January 19, 2027.
• 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 in undergraduate nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, scholarship, and professional, community, and/or university service.
• In-person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

RN licensure

Adult health nursing

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree by Dec 2026

Job description

James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for a 12-month, full-time tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant professor beginning January 10, 2027. The SON offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position supports the Fast Flex BSN, an evening and weekend program with a mostly precepted clinical model. For more information, visit http://www.nursing.jmu.edu.

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies 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. The SON commits to engage with communities, locally and globally. We are interested in qualified candidates who share our commitment towards building welcoming environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this position include teaching, scholarship, and professional, community, and/or university service. The role requires in-person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Qualifications

A minimum of a graduate degree in nursing at the time of hire and a doctoral degree conferral by December 2026, is required. An active RN license and eligibility for Virginia nursing licensure are required. Virginia RN licensure must be obtained by January 19, 2027. 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 in undergraduate nursing is preferred. The faculty of the SON are committed to the JMU core values and seek candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to building a supportive learning environment.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

JMU is an EOE committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. JMU 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.

Faculty School/Institution James Madison University Job Location Harrisonburg, VA