Assistant Director, James Madison Program

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Posted: 22-Jan-24

Location: Princeton, NJ, US, 08544

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 235575972

Assistant Director, James Madison Program
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2024-18384
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Academic Administration
Princeton University
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.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. For full consideration, candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

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 fellowsâ™ job searches
• Assist in the selection and hosting of lecturers and panelists for JMP events

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

Provide executive oversight of Madison Program summer seminars and academic year special initiative events (Politics and Statesmanship ; and Freedom of Thought, Inquiry, and Expression )

Conduct research in field of expertise

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree in Politics, Law, or other politics-related fields
• 7+ years of experience in working in higher education or related area
• 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.

Prefererred Qualifications:

• Related experience in undergraduate teaching and administration

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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