Associate Director for Special Projects and Strategic Research (for internal applicants only)

Associate Director for Special Projects and Strategic Research (for internal applicants only)
Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Humanities: Princeton Humanities Institute

Location Princeton, NJ

Open Date Jan 23, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade $160,000

Deadline Feb 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time



Description

The Princeton University Humanities Initiative is seeking an Associate Director for Special Projects and Strategic Research to research the history and current landscape of the Humanities Council programs and curricula to inform planning for the Humanities Institute. This role will work under the supervision of the Director of the Humanities Initiative, who will provide specific plans and timelines for projects and reports. This is a 3-year term position, with a start date of July 1, 2026.

Reports and deliverables on the following subjects might include:

  • Environmental scan of undergraduate humanities enrollments, programming, and impact across campus, including interdisciplinary connections among the humanities, creative arts, and STEM.
  • Humanities trends in international content, internships, and curricula with global and comparative perspectives.
  • Data analysis and outcomes of existing programs at the Humanities Council, as needed.
  • Data analysis and outcomes of Humanities Council innovation grants, global initiatives, collaborative humanities projects, and working groups.
  • Detailed summary and timeline of the history of the Humanities Council, noting structural and governance changes.
  • Research and recommendation of a dynamic Undergraduate Humanities Portal.
  • Interviews and summaries of Humanities Council alumni groups, donors, and other stakeholders.
  • Consultation with Princeton units, such as Humanities departments and programs, ProCES, and the Pace Center.
  • Consultation related to programming abroad for faculty and students.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the 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 benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.





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