The Department of Management in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position to begin in Fall 2026. Advanced assistant professors are also encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in organizational behavior, with a secondary teaching area in innovation, entrepreneurship, international business, consulting, or HR. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, as well as engage in academic and community service for the department, college, university, and the profession. The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Management or a closely related field is required (a doctorate degree from a business program must be from an AACSB-accredited business school). We are seeking a candidate who can teach courses in organizational behavior as well as in a secondary teaching area (as listed above). The successful candidate must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and outstanding research potential for publishing in premier management journals.
About Us
About the Department: The Department of Management is an academic unit within the College of Business, comprising 22 full-time faculty members. The department has over 800 management majors in three concentrations (Management Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management), and the department supports the college by providing core business classes in Strategic Management, Interpersonal Skills, and Principles of Management. Departmental faculty members closely collaborate with the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. The department places primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include engaging classroom experiences, business case studies, hands-on projects, and laboratory exercises designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
In addition to their high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in delivering the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the business community in Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., and interact regularly with members of the department's advisory board.
About the College: The College of Business is among fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International, and just one of only 185 programs worldwide accredited in both business and accounting. This dual accreditation represents the gold standard in business education, reflecting our unwavering commitment to academic rigor and professional preparation. Recently, the Information Security MBA was recognized as #1 in the nation for the Best Online Information Security MBA Programs, and #16 in the Princeton Review's list of the top 25 Online MBA Programs. The college features the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Professional Selling, the Small Business Development Center, the Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs dedicated to outreach and engagement with the business community. Our highly successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations, including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies, and are readily engaged with the college. Five years post-graduation, Virginia residents attending the college had the highest return-on-investment of the 82 business schools included in Poets & Quants 2017 undergraduate business program ranking. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The college has approximately 4,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
About the University: JMU is a Carnegie Classification R2 Doctoral University with high research activity, beautifully situated in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley. The university offers an exceptional blend of academic excellence and outstanding quality of life. Harrisonburg provides a dynamic college town environment with a thriving arts scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, and strong community partnerships, while maintaining convenient access to major metropolitan areas including Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Charlottesville. Known for its livability, local food, arts, and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a highly selective, diverse, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented institution with a national reputation. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, and over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers strong liberal arts and professional programs in a variety of disciplines. The university is committed to innovation, diversity and equity, superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the quality of its academic programs and has been repeatedly identified as a best-buy for students.
Important notice to all applicants:
Candidates interested in faculty positions at the University must complete the online employment application in the JMU PageUp system and upload the following documents through the site:
· Cover letter
· Curriculum vita
· Contact information for three references
· Statement of teaching philosophy
· Statement of research philosophy (document #1)
Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position start date is August 2026. Please visit http://www.jmu.edu/cob/management for more information about JMU's Department of Management. For search-related questions, candidates may contact Dr. Laura Leduc, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at leduclm@jmu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal history check.
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. 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: (540) 568-6991.
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Laura Parks-Leduc
Dr.
James Madison University
Harrisonburg VA
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