Working Title: Nursing Faculty, Women's Health Nursing

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

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 this 10-month full-time appointment that will begin on August 25, 2024. The School of Nursing (SON), offers CCNE accredited Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Teaching responsibilities will focus on BSN undergraduate program needs.

This position is a Renewable Term Contract (RTA). Successful applicants will be assigned the rank of instructor or assistant professor based upon their qualifications.

JMU is a comprehensive state university offering 76 undergraduate, 53 master's, 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.

The College of Heath and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) is working to identify and dismantle oppressive racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes while advancing inclusive excellence and promoting a CHBS culture in which every member can flourish. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a inclusive excellence college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.

In alignment with CHBS, the School of Nursing (SON) stands against injustice and systemic oppression 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for the position include teaching, scholarship and professional, community, and/or university service. This position requires in person teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings and other teaching duties in the BSN program related to women's health, with opportunities to teach core competencies for nursing education is anticipated.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this position include the following: Minimum of a graduate degree in Nursing, a Doctorate in nursing or related discipline is preferred. Recent experience in practice or teaching in women's health nursing is required. Experience teaching in higher education is preferred. Additional professional or teaching experience related to the core competencies for nursing education is desired.

Other requirements include RN registration and the ability to obtain Virginia nursing licensure within six months of the start date. The faculty of the School of Nursing is committed to the JMU core value of inclusive excellence and therefore seeks candidates who are committed to contributing to building an equitable and inclusive environment.

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.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates should complete the online application and submit the following:

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter including:
-Areas of research or scholarly interest
-Teaching experience
-Teaching philosophy
-Service experience in academic or community settings

Statement of Inclusive Excellence demonstrating your inclusionary practices in teaching, scholarship/research, service, clinical practice, and your previous positions

Contact information for three professional references will be requested as part of the application

For questions, contact Amy Graham, (grahamax@jmu.edu , Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

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.