Program Director

King's College; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA invites applications for its inaugural Ed.D. Program Director. This 12-month, July 1, 2027 start leads the doctoral program in Educational Leadership in collaboration with the Education Department.

The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate in education, possess experience supporting dissertation work and online teaching, and show a strategic, collaborative approach to leadership, program development, and Catholic mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education and demonstrated commitment to educational leadership.
• Experience supporting dissertation work and online teaching.
• Understanding of current issues and future directions in educational leadership.
• Evidence of professional accomplishments commensurate with senior faculty rank and alignment with Catholic mission.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program in collaboration with the Education Department.
• Provide programmatic leadership, recruitment, assessment, retention, advocacy, and academic success support.
• Balance online teaching, scholarship, and service while reporting to the Associate Dean of Education.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Innovative spirit

Ability to garner respect of peers

Online teaching experience

Education

Earned doctorate in education

Experience supporting dissertation work

Job description

Ed.D. Program Director

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks its inaugural Ed.D. Program Director, a position in line with the College’s strategic commitment to continued development of outstanding programming in the field of education.
The Ed.D. Program Director, in collaboration with the Education Department, will administer the doctorate in Educational Leadership program. Administrative responsibilities include programmatic leadership, recruitment, assessment, retention, advocacy, and academic success responsibilities. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Education, the Director will oversee the program while balancing online teaching, scholarship, and service.
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in education, experience supporting dissertation work and online teaching, and an understanding of current issues and future directions in educational leadership. The candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, an innovative spirit, collaborative and problem-solving skills, and an ability to garner the respect of peers. Evidence of professional accomplishments commensurate with senior faculty rank (associate professor or professor) is expected, as is strong support of the Catholic identity and mission of King's College, and commitment to the principles of diversity, fairness, and public service.
References will not be contacted until later in the search process. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026. This 12-month position begins on July 1, 2027.
King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous curriculum, nationally accredited professional programs, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. www.kings.edu