Justice Studies Academic Unit Lead

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james madison universityHarrisonburg (VA)

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James Madison University invites applications for Academic Unit Head in Justice Studies, to begin July 1, 2027. This is a 12-month tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with a teaching load of 1-1. The department, within the College of Arts and Letters, comprises 13 full-time faculty and emphasizes research, teaching, and service across diverse programs. Apply through the university portal with required documents.

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