Cellular and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor 20002275 College of Science and Mathematics Instructional / Teaching Faculty Instructional / Teaching Faculty Opening on: Sep 9 2026 Academic Affairs 100006 - Biology Department Working Title: Cellular and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor 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 Science and Mathematics Department: 100006 - Biology Department Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 10/10/2026 About JMU: MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students
to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.Who We AreSituated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. 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 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. General Information: The Department of Biology at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in cellular and molecular genetics. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of August 2027. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student teaching is a core tenet of our departmental mission and a highly valued criterion for this position.
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