Adjunct Faculty Pool - School of Nursing

Working Title

Adjunct Faculty Pool - School of Nursing

N/A

Adjunct Faculty

Part-Time

Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College of Health and Behavioral Studies

100058 - School of Nursing

N/A

Commensurate with Experience

No

No

No

07/17/2026

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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 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 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. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

The School of Nursing at James Madison University is accepting applications for part-time adjunct clinical instructors to teach in‑person undergraduate nursing clinical and laboratory courses during the academic year. Instruction may occur during daytime, evening, and weekend hours depending on program needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.

• Teach across a variety of undergraduate nursing specialty areas, including medical‑surgical nursing, older adult health, women’s health, child health, psychiatric‑mental health nursing, and community/public health nursing.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical and laboratory settings.
• Collaborate with course faculty to support student learning and course outcomes.

• Active RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with specialty certification or a master’s degree in nursing.
• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
• Recent clinical practice experience is required.
• Previous undergraduate clinical teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming learning environment.
• Ability to meet all university and clinical agency compliance requirements.

• Complete the faculty application and attach the following:
  1) cover letter;
  2) curriculum vitae or resume (uploaded under "Curriculum Vitae" in application portal).
• Cover letter should address the candidate’s qualifications, clinical and/or teaching expertise, and commitment to student success.
• Three professional references will be requested as part of the application process.
• Official transcripts and/or evidence of specialty certification may be required prior to appointment.

• 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.

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