The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers a dynamic Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences curriculum. The Health Sciences major is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analyzing health concerns for both individuals and populations. Upon degree completion, graduates are prepared for immediate employment in multiple allied health areas or a pathway to graduate studies in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and other professional preparation programs. The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation’s outstanding public universities. Because we educate future healthcare professionals, we recognize our ethical responsibility to educate students and to advocate for equity, dignity, caring and fair treatment for all.

Health Sciences faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our college actively engages in practices that promote an inclusive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging and student success, where colleagues can thrive in teaching, research, and service. We invite applications for multiple Tenure-Track positions at the Assistant Professor rank to join our team. These positions have a start date of August 2025.

RANK

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Appointment, 10-Month

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in our Health Sciences curriculum (https://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/).
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
• Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctoral degree in health sciences, health education and promotion, public health, or a related field. (ABD applicants will be considered with evidence of continued progress and completion of degree by August 1, 2025).
• Identified scholarly research agenda and plan for scholarly activity
• Demonstrated potential and/or experience in teaching courses in areas contributing to our engaging curriculum, including but not limited to social health determinants, medical terminology, statistical methods, chronic or infectious human diseases, and health research methods. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and departments
• Evidence of interdisciplinary/interprofessional scholarship and/or teaching
• Evidence of scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or creative works
• Earned CHES and/or CPH credential.

• EEO/AA Policy

  James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer 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, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

  The Department and College are interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to our missions and values.  

  Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.