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Instructor (12 months) - Educational Leadership

Position Number: 9798197
Location: Brockport, United States
Position Type: Education - Edu. Admin & Leadership (study of)

Instructor (12 months) - Educational Leadership

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $87,210.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2600431
Division: College of Education and Health
Department: Higher Education and Educational Leadership
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Higher Education and Educational Leadership at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Instructor of Educational Leadership position. This position encompasses a comprehensive array of responsibilities central to advancing academic excellence and intellectual discourse. The successful candidate will be tasked with delivering high-quality instruction, guiding doctoral candidates through rigorous research endeavors, conducting innovative investigations, disseminating knowledge through peer-reviewed publications, nurturing students' personal and professional growth, ensuring program relevance and rigor, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive academic environment that promotes the exchange of ideas and the advancement of the field. This is a 12-month academic position, eligible for continuing appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This position is primarily remote, with the expectation that you will be on campus once a semester.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions
Teaching (70%)

Teaches a 4-4-2 course load each academic year. For these purposes, a course refers to a 3-credit course or equivalent.
Teaches graduate-level (post-masters) online courses.
Creates effective course materials, as provided in Teaching Portfolio, and demonstrates successful student learning outcomes.
Provides dissertation advisement and serves as chair of the dissertation committee.
Contributes to curriculum design and development.
Provides academic advisement and mentorship.
Uses student instructional assessment survey (IAS) results to inform continuous improvement.

Scholarship (5-10%)

Engages in scholarly activities to produce scholarly publications, presentations, and related scholarly work.
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field.

Service (20-25%)

Actively participates in department level meetings and serves on at least one additional department committee per academic year. Faculty at this level are also expected to serve on college level committees.
Contributes to the department, School, and University through service activities as assigned by the Director of the Educational Leadership Program or Department Chair, including student advising and dissertation supervision.
Attends on campus seminar once a month.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or EdD in Educational Leadership, Organizational Communication, or a related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Experience working in a leadership role within the P-12 setting
Experience teaching graduate-level in an online course at an accredited higher education institution
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a New York State resident by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral-level advisement and dissertation committee experience at an accredited higher education institution
Evidence of curriculum development and program evaluation
Success in administering programs in P-12 education, including strategic planning, effective communications, operations, and collaboration with colleagues
Understanding policies, best practices, challenges, and opportunities in complex, diverse organizations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5465630/instructor-12-months-educational-leadership

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