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Assistant Director, James Madison Program

Staff

2026-04-19

Location

Princeton, NJ

Princeton University

Type

Full-time Staff / Administration (36.25 hours/week)

Salary

$100,000 to $115,000

Teaching Load

Possible Freshman Seminars, Politics track courses, precepting

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree in Politics, Law or related fields
Excellent research and writing skills
Record of scholarly publications
Expertise in American political institutions and Western political thought
Well-organized, detail-oriented, deadline-responsive

Research Areas

American political institutions
American and Western political thought
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Assistant Director, James Madison Program

Overview

The Assistant Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions will report directly to the Executive Director and work collegially with Program staff in all aspects of the planning and executing of Program activities. It is expected that the Assistant Director will fully understand and support the mission of the James Madison Program.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide assistance to the Executive Director in administering/facilitating the JMP Fellowship programs to include:
    • Support the selection process and mentor the Madison Program's annual Visiting Fellows and Postdoctoral Research Associates
    • Provide guidance for the fellows' research and publication agendas, and act as a point of contact for fellows’ job searches
    • Assist in the selection and hosting of lecturers and panelists for JMP events
  2. Provide assistance to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator by:
    • Supporting events in the Madison Program Undergraduate Fellows Forum
    • Offering Freshman Seminars when approved
    • Teaching courses in the Politics track in American Ideas and Institutions (AIIP) with the approval of the Dean of Faculty and at the invitation of the Department
    • Precepting when possible in lecture courses in the Department
  3. Provide executive oversight of Madison Program summer seminars and academic year special initiative events
  4. Conduct research in field of expertise

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in Politics, Law, or other politics-related fields
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Record of politics-related scholarly publications, both articles and books
  • Demonstrated expertise in American political institutions and American and Western political thought
  • The successful candidate must be well organized, attentive to detail, and able to respond to deadlines in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Related experience in undergraduate teaching and administration

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Standard Weekly Hours 36.25

Eligible for Overtime No

Benefits Eligible Yes

Salary Range $100,000 to $115,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the essential qualifications for the Assistant Director role?

The role requires a terminal degree in Politics, Law, or related fields, excellent research and writing skills, a record of scholarly publications (articles and books), demonstrated expertise in American political institutions and American/Western political thought, and being well-organized with attention to detail. Preferred: undergraduate teaching and administration experience. See academic CV tips or administration jobs.

📋What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Assist the Executive Director with JMP Fellowship programs (selection, mentoring Visiting Fellows and Postdoctoral Associates, event lecturers); support Undergraduate Fellows Forum, offer Freshman Seminars, teach/precept in Politics track (AIIP); oversee summer seminars and special events; conduct personal research. Full alignment with Program mission required.

👨‍🏫Does this role involve teaching duties?

Yes, potentially: offer Freshman Seminars when approved, teach courses in the Politics track of American Ideas and Institutions (AIIP) with Dean/Department approval, and precept in Department lecture courses when possible. Supports Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Explore lecturer jobs or faculty positions.

💰What is the salary, hours, and benefits for this job?

Salary range: $100,000-$115,000. Standard weekly hours: 36.25. Overtime eligible: No. Benefits eligible: Yes. Princeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compare with professor salaries or university salaries.

When is the application deadline and what is the reporting structure?

Applications close on April 19, 2026 (expiration date). Reports directly to the Executive Director, works with Program staff. Must fully support the James Madison Program mission. Princeton promotes equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics. Check executive jobs.
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