Job Information
St. John Fisher College Site Director and Visiting Assistant Professor for Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership in Rochester, New York
Overview:
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education was created in 2003 and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation ( CAEP ). Fisher is among just 24 providers in New York state with CAEP accreditation. The School provides degree options at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels to prepare education professionals for certification as well as teaching and leadership careers in schools, elementary through high school. With the School’s emphasis on social justice, graduates learn how to engage their own students as they develop, making a lasting impact on individual lives and the greater community. Through curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, led by expert faculty and dedicated staff, students develop into the educators and leaders the world needs today.
LINK : https://www.sjf.edu/schools/school-of-education/
Job Responsibilities:
*This position will be located at the extension site at Iona University in New Rochelle, NY.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University, Rochester, New York, is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, advisement, and service. The School of Education is seeking qualified applicants for a two-year position (with possibility of renewal) of Site Director and Visiting Assistant Professor for the Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership at its extension site at Iona University in New Rochelle, NY.
Fisher’s Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Executive Leadership prepares students for executive leadership roles within complex organizations including non-profit, health, business, P-12 schools, and higher education institutions. Through course work, applied research, and executive mentorship students within our program develop strategies to solve complex challenges and improve organizational environments through a social justice lens. Our philosophy of social justice is characterized by five interlocking tenets: Diversity, Achievement, Compassion, Knowledge, and Service ( DACKS ). Graduates of our program have gone on to serve in roles such as Health Administrator, Senior Project Manager, Principal, Superintendent, Associate Provost, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, and College President.
The Site Director oversees the management and operations of the Ed.D. Program at the extension site at Iona University in New Rochelle, NY. Reporting to the Department Chair the site director functions as the liaison on academic, faculty, and candidate recruitment matters. The site director is responsible for managing the day-to-day functionality of the office at the extension site. They also assign full-time extension site faculty and adjuncts to courses as well as to dissertation committees. The site director leads a variety of trainings to support program operations as well as provide faculty guidance in the handling of such matters as academic dishonesty, candidate withdrawals, review of candidate GPAs, and candidates at risk of program removal due to academic standing. The site director leads, manages, and coordinates the marketing, recruitment and enrollment management components at the extension site with support from the main campus.
The responsibilities of the Visiting Assistant Professor include teaching hybrid and online doctoral-level courses in the Executive Leadership Program, supervising doctoral students in field-based experiences, advising doctoral students in their dissertations, serving on dissertation committees, serving on department and college-wide committee assignments, and participating in scholarly activity (conference presentations and/or papers, conducting research, grant writing, and/or publishing peer-reviewed scholarship).
Education / Experience:
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in executive leadership, educational leadership, organizational development, public administration, public health or comparable field from an accredited higher education institution
Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, research, advisement and service
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the School of Education
Understanding of various research methodologies and applied research, especially quantitative
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and adaptable to change
Successful leadership experience with an understanding of the policies, best practices, challenges, and opportunities in complex organizations
Experience working with and leading diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience in an accredited higher education institution
Doctoral level chairing and advisement experience in an accredited higher education institution
Experience in an accelerated doctoral program
Demonstrated skills in instructional technology and teaching in hybrid/online modalities
Scholarly research with demonstrated potential in conference presentations or publications
Competencies / Skills:
Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology, organizational leadership and management, diversity in leadership, educational leadership, and policy studies preferred.
Supervision of Employees:
Yes
Work Hours:
12 month
Special Conditions for Eligibility:
This position will begin August 15, 2025. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology, organizational leadership and management, diversity in leadership, educational leadership, and policy studies.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).