Associate Dean

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Associate Dean 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.

Job Responsibilities

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. School of Education is seeking an Associate Dean.

Responsibilities include:

Faculty & Academic Program Support

• Review syllabi for all programs to ensure alignment with institutional policies.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing academic programming, curriculum, instruction, and assessment activities.
• Oversee and coordinate all summer programming.
• Maintain candidate support systems and appeals/complaints databases. Maintain and update Brightspace program pages in collaboration with program chairs.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Serve as the primary liaison between the School of Education and accreditors for all program areas (CAEP/AQUEP, Middle States, CSWE, ASHA, and any other new programs),
• Attend accreditation conferences and report back to the school.
• Lead and support the development, revision, and monitoring of the School's Strategic Plan, Quality Assurance System, Assessment and Evaluation Plan.
• Serve as the key organizer and writer of accreditation self‑study reports with the Assistant Dean of Assessment and faculty.
• Coordinate accreditation Board of Examiner pre‑visits and campus visits for all programs.
• In collaboration with the Director of student teaching and dept. chair, oversee and develop residency/apprenticeship program.
• Work with the Assistant Dean of Assessment and act as a liaison with Program Chairs and Chair of Clinical Services for programmatic decisions related to implementation of quality assurance system (e.g., accreditation phase in plans, assessment placement in courses, accreditation completer studies)

NYSED Duties & State Programming

• Write applications to NYSED for new and revised programs.
• Serve as liaison to NYSED regarding accreditation and regulatory matters.
• Assist with leading focus groups for new programming and reaching out to stakeholders about potential programs

Campus‑Wide Initiatives & Administrative Leadership

• Serve as the contact person for Registrar's Office approvals and communication.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Program Chairs, faculty, and Grants Office on grant proposals.
• Assist with recruitment sessions, orientations, and departmental recruitment plans.

Education / Experience

Required:

• A terminal degree in education or a related field such as social work speech pathology,etc.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and program leadership in teacher education and/or social work.
• Evidence of collaboration, shared governance, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of populations.
• Experience leading change, mentoring faculty, and supporting academic programs.

Preferred:

• Experience with CAEP, SPA reporting, CSWE, or state regulatory processes.
• Experience with P-12 partnerships, teacher preparation, or clinical education.
• Grant‑writing experience.
• Specialty licensure (ie social work, education, speech pathology, etc. )

Competencies / Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with learning management systems, assessment platforms, and educational

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk, working on a computer).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10-20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
• Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances and bending or reaching as needed.

Supervision of Employees

N/A

Work Environment

Office Setting

Equipment to be Used

• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SPSS
• Tk20 system
• Blackboard
• SoE Testing Database
• Access/Banner Database
• Pearson Database
• Qualtrics Software
• Fax
• Printer
• Copier
• Telephone
• Zoom

Job Type Full-time Work Hours

This is a full-time position scheduled for thirty-five (35) hours per week; 12 months a year.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. St. John Fisher University is an Equal

Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Candidates from traditionally

underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

For full consideration, applications are due by July 14, 2026, for a fall 2026 start date. Accepting applications until filled.

Minimum Number of References Requested 3 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.edutitleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 FLSA Exempt Salary / Hourly Range $87,500.00 - $100,500.00 per year Notes

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00795P Desired Start Date 08/15/2026 Open Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents