Associate Dean

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 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 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 department 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 a quality assurance system (e.g., accreditation phase plans, assessment placement in courses, accreditation completion 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 outreach to stakeholders about potential programs. 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. Required Qualifications 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 Qualifications Experience with CAEP, SPA reporting, CSWE, or state regulatory processes. Experience with P–12 partnerships, teacher preparation, or clinical education. Specialty licensure (e.g., social work, education, speech pathology). Strong analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with learning management systems, assessment platforms, and educational technology. Physical Demands 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. Salary: $87,500.00 – $100,500.00 per year. The salary range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) or email View email address on click.appcast.io, in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security View phone number on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr