Description

James Madison Program Visiting Fellow

D-26-POL-00003 | Other | James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.

The Program invites college and university professors and other professionals with established records of scholarship to apply for appointments as Visiting Fellows for the academic year running from September 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027. One-semester appointments are possible but not preferred. Depending on the needs of the University, teaching opportunities may be available, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval of the Office of Dean of the Faculty.

All James Madison Program Visiting Fellows will spend an academic year (9-month term) in residence at Princeton University, or the local vicinity, to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. They enjoy access to Firestone Library and a wide range of other facilities and activities throughout the University.

Visiting Fellows are expected to devote full time to their proposed research. They are encouraged, however, to attend or participate in various activities of the Program, including faculty-student seminars, colloquia, and public lectures.

All James Madison Program Fellows must have a doctorate or equivalent degree. Positions are open to all regardless of citizenship. Fellows normally receive a stipend of one-half their academic-year salary plus a living allowance, up to a maximum of $130,000. The fellows' home institutions are expected to provide at least half of their academic-year salaries.

Applicants are required to submit an online application at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39462.

A complete application must include the following:

* cover letter;
* a curriculum vitae;
* a scholarly paper written in the past three years;
* a statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the proposed research;
* contact information for two references

Selected candidates will be asked to either submit a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026) or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm their salary.

For priority consideration, application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 5, 2025 for appointments beginning in September 2026. Awards will be announced in March 2026 or before.

Please address any inquiries to:
Adam Thomas, Ph.D.
Executive Director
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
Princeton University
83 Prospect Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
E-mail: adamt@princeton.edu / Web address: jmp.princeton.edu

Expected Salary Range: 50,000-130,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-26-POL-00003

*Required information is denoted with an asterisk.

How to Apply

The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be
able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application. In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.

Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.

For more information send an email to crjohnson@princeton.edu.

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