Nursing Faculty, RTA Lecturer, Traditional BSN

Job Description

Working Title: Nursing Faculty, RTA Lecturer, Traditional BSN

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100058 - School of Nursing

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 4/3/2026

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.

General Information

James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a 10-month, full-time faculty appointment beginning August 10, 2026. The School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the undergraduate Traditional BSN pathway. This position is a renewable term appointment (RTA) at the Lecturer Rank.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this position are mainly teaching focused with a smaller focus on service. The role requires in-person teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings for the Traditional BSN pathway.

Qualifications

A minimum of a graduate degree in Nursing is required. Candidates must have an active registered nurse (RN) registration and the ability to obtain Virginia nursing licensure by Aug 1, 2026. 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, is preferred.

Additional Posting Information

Contact: Erica Lewis, Chair, Search Committee, School of Nursing, MSC 4305, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, lewisej@jmu.edu

Candidates must complete the online application and attach: cover letter (teaching experience, philosophy), Curriculum Vitae, ‘Statement of Experience’ on collaboration and belonging, contact information for three references.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/nursing-faculty-rta-lecturer-traditional-bsn-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states