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School of Art, Design and Art History

Architectural Design, Part-Time Instructional Faculty 

Assistant Professor of Ceramics, Full-Time, Tenure Track - Apply Now

The School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University invites applicants for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Ceramics position. We seek an energetic and innovative individual who will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build a learning environment that is inclusive and responsive to the Ceramics concentration in the Studio Art program. Our new colleague will partner in teaching and shaping a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum in an undergraduate Ceramics area, including Introductory Hand-building and Throwing, Intermediate Ceramics, and Advanced Ceramics courses.

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Full-Time, Tenure Track - Apply Now

The School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University invites applicants for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design position. We seek a dynamic and innovative individual who will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build a learning environment that is inclusive and responsive to the rapidly changing graphic design landscape. Our new colleague will partner in teaching and shaping a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum in an undergraduate graphic design program that includes print, web, interactive, illustration, exhibition, packaging, and emerging media.

Assistant Professor of Industrial Design, Full-Time, Tenure Track - Apply Now

The School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University invites applicants for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Industrial Design position. We seek a dynamic and innovative individual who will demonstrate exceptional professional practice in industrial design, teaching, scholarship, and creative practice. The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative community that fosters independent thought and creativity, embraces the diversity of cultural expression, and cultivates inclusive excellence in the making and understanding of industrial design.

Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing, Full-Time, Tenure Track - Apply Now

The School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University invites applicants for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing position. We seek an energetic and innovative individual who will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build a learning environment that is inclusive and responsive to the Painting and Drawing concentration in the Studio Art program. The successful candidate will partner with colleagues in teaching and shaping a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum in an undergraduate Painting and Drawing area, including Introductory painting, Intermediate Painting, Advanced Painting, and Figure Drawing.

School of Music

Director of Orchestras and Assistant/Associate Professor of Music - Apply Now

The School of Music at James Madison University seeks an exceptional musician and leader able to collaborate with faculty and students in an innovative and enriching educational environment for a full-time, tenure-track position as Director of Orchestral Studies at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2024. The Director of Orchestral Studies will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of faculty who are working together to build a curriculum that is just, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the next generation of musicians.

Assistant Professor in Music, Music Education - Apply Now

James Madison University’s School of Music seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Education. Our new colleague will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of music educators who are working together to build a music education curriculum that is just, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the next generation of music educators. We are committed to expanding the boundaries of music education through learning from others and are dedicated to supporting colleagues doing the same.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Director of Opera - Apply Now

James Madison University invites applicants for the position of Director of Opera within the School of Music, working with both undergraduate and graduate students. We seek an exceptional artistic leader to collaborate with faculty and students to build an environment that is just, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the next generation of musicians and artists. Our new colleague will bring a vision for audience development, community engagement, and outreach aligned with the profession.

School of Theatre and Dance

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Costume Design - Apply Now

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Dance: Contemporary Forms and Techniques - Apply Now

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Scenic Design - Apply Now