James G. Carleton served as a Resident Advisor at Syracuse University from 1949-1951 before being appointed Administrative Assistant to Dean of Men in 1951. In 1952 he served as Assistant Director of Men's Counseling, and as the Assistant to the Dean of Men in 1953. He was an instructor of history in 1954, and an instructor of citizenship in 1956. He served as the dean of men at Syracuse University from 1963-1966, before being appointed the Dean of Student Services in 1966. He resigned from this post in 1970, and remained as an assistant professor.

Researchers interested in the James G. Carleton Papers should mention the collection's Record Group [13] when contacting the Syracuse University Archives. Please note that the collection is housed off-site and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Archives Reading Room in Bird Library.