Visiting Assistant Professor for Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership

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 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 one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor for the Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership at its main site at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, 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 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, supporting recruitment, and participating in scholarly activity (conference presentations and/or papers, conducting research, grant writing, and/or publishing peer-reviewed scholarship).

Expertise in organizational leadership and finance, PK-20 school and educational

leadership, diversity and leadership, and quantitative research methodology preferred.

Application with qualitative research methodology and other organizational leadership expertise other than those listed above remain eligible to apply.

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PC/ Laptop

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, word, publisher)

Brightspace Printer/Copier/Fax

12 Month

This position will begin August 15, 2025.

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The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

This position will begin in August 15, 2025.