Department of Psychology, James Madison University
Fixed Term Appointment (one year, renewable for an additional two years)
We invite applicants with a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology or related field for a fixed term position at the rank of Instructional Faculty, to begin August 25, 2025 with an initial 1-year contract, renewable for two additional years contingent upon performance. Duties will predominantly include teaching, with minimal research and service expectations. JMU is an R2 university, with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students.
Inclusive Excellence
Our department has an enhanced focus on diversity within our psychology curriculum and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students. Strong candidates will demonstrate how they could contribute to ongoing initiatives in the department through their teaching, mentorship, service, or expertise.
Teaching Opportunities
Successful candidates will teach the equivalent of a 5:5 workload. There may be opportunities to teach combined sections (e.g., teaching one larger enrollment course as the equivalent to two courses) and independent studies (e.g., mentoring students in research) as part of that workload. Specific courses would likely include behavioral statistics or research methods but may vary depending on departmental needs. An example of a possible semester workload might be: two larger sections of research methods and/or stats (counts as 4 courses and either one or two preps) and one independent studies course (research assistants take a course to work in a laboratory).
Life in the Shenandoah Valley
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. ProPublica lists Harrisonburg as one of the safest areas from climate change risks in the US.
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