RTA Lecturer, Health Sciences

Working Title: RTA Lecturer Health Sciences

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100056 - Health Sciences

Pay Band:N/A

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:10/24/2026

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.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA.

JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21000 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts science and technology and professional disciplines at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. 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:

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University offers a dynamic Bachelor 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 at one of the nations outstanding public universities. Because we educate future healthcare professionals we recognize our ethical responsibility to educate students and to advocate for 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 a welcoming learning environment and foster a sense of belonging and student success where colleagues can thrive in teaching research and service. We invite applications for a Renewable Term Appointment at the Lecturer rank to join our team. The position has an anticipated start date in January 2027 (for spring semester classes).

RANK
Lecturer Renewable Term Appointment 10-Month

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:
Teach multiple in-person undergraduate Health Sciences courses within the general education curriculum including large-enrollment sections (160 students each) of HTH 100 Personal Wellness a 3-credit course option in the General Education Well Being Area
Teach undergraduate courses within the Health Sciences major curriculum such as Introduction to Health Sciences and Population Health Determinants
Develop and deliver engaging and evidence-based instruction appropriate for undergraduate students
Use appropriate instructional technologies and learning management systems
Provide student support through office hours and other appropriate instructional activities
Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching and the Health Sciences discipline (e.g. attending professional conferences maintaining CEUs and/or maintaining certification credentials)
Participate in service at the departmental college and university levels

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Earned masters degree in health sciences health education and promotion public health or related field prior to the start date
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or relevant instructional experience

Preferred Qualifications
Prior university-level teaching experience
Experience teaching large-enrollment undergraduate courses
Experience teaching Personal Wellness health promotion public health health education or related coursework
Evidence of student-centered teaching practices
Experience with curriculum or course development
Prior professional service at the department college university or professional association level
Evidence of professional development

Additional Posting Information:

Applicants will need to submit the following: (1) completed faculty profile; (2) cover letter describing your experiences and accomplishments related to teaching; (3) teaching philosophy including a statement highlighting your use of engaging practices related to teaching scholarship service advising and/or mentoring students; (4) curriculum vitae; and (5) names and contact information of three professional references.

Inquiries may be made to Theresa Enyeart Smith Search Committee Chair Department of Health Sciences 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way MSC 4301 James Madison University Harrisonburg VA 22807 email or phone .

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.

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: .

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