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Graduate Program Chair--Library Media Specialist Program, St. John Fisher University

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Salary Range: $71,500.00 - $84,000.00

Job Description:

Position Title: Graduate Program Chair -- Library Media Specialist Program

Status: Non‑Tenure Track

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 it 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.

It continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." Located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside Rochester, the campus sits on 164 park‑like acres—an inviting setting for a warm, friendly 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). It is one of only 24 providers in New York state with CAEP accreditation. The School provides degree options at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels to prepare education professionals for certification in teaching, librarianship, and leadership careers from elementary through high school.

The School’s emphasis on social justice encourages graduates to engage students in learning, making lasting impacts on both individuals and the community. Through curriculum and experiential learning initiatives led by expert faculty and staff, students graduate as the educators, librarians, and leaders the world needs today.

In this role, the Library Media Specialist Program seeks a qualified candidate for a full‑time, 12‑month position (with possible renewal) as Graduate Program Chair and Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor depending on level of education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for all of the program’s strategic initiatives and operations.
• Teach in the program.
• Report to the School of Education Dean.
• Oversee curriculum and curricular change in consultation with faculty.
• Engage in teaching and scholarship while aggressively pursuing recruitment expansion of the fully online program.
• Oversee program revision leading to institutional and national recognition approval, and revise online syllabi, materials, and support structures.
• Provide academic leadership in maintaining and developing high‑quality instructional programs.
• Facilitate course scheduling and staffing.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Oversee the program budget.
• Organize and oversee practicums.
• Work with Lavery Library/Curriculum Center to ensure material and service availability.
• Develop and maintain NYC cohort partnerships.
• Pursue CAEP accreditation for the program and oversee ongoing compliance.

Education / Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Master of Library Science and Certified Library Media Specialist.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting candidates, managing applicant pipelines, creating partnerships, and coordinating marketing strategies for recruitment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the School of Education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated skills in instructional technology and teaching in an online modality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree preferred or documented special competence in Library Science.
• Expertise or K‑12 certifications and ability to teach in other curricular areas.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, research, advice, and service.

Supervision of Employees

• Recruit, interview, and hire faculty members according to program needs.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate faculty.

Job Type: Full‑time

Work Hours: 12 month

Special Conditions for Eligibility: This position will begin August 25, 2025.

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 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 business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585‑385‑8111).

FLSA: Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range: $71,500.00 - $84,000.00. 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.

Job URL

https://jobs.sjf.edu/postings/3996

Posting Start Date

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Posting End Date

Monday, August 25, 2025

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