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Leone Fellowship for Emerging Technologies

The Pingry School
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About Pingry

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary
The Pingry School seeks a forward-thinking, strategically minded educational leader and connector to drive the development of people, programs, and spaces dedicated to emerging technologies and the related skills necessary for their ethical and creative use. Given the pace of technological change impacting how students learn, work, and live, in creating this position, Pingry seeks to intentionally engage with higher education, organizations, and industry to ensure that graduates leave with the habits of mind and skills necessary to successfully navigate technological complexity in their work and lives.

Reporting to the Associate Head of School in partnership with the Director of Research and Academic Innovation, this donor-funded position is intended to provide a 2-5 year fellowship dedicated to the development of strategic partnerships, enrichment programs, and innovation spaces in the fields of AI, design, and engineering across Pingry’s academic program. The role will also help the school to make thoughtful, grounded decisions about when, how, and where novel technologies can and should be implemented.

The Joseph A. Leone Fellowship for Emerging Technologies will be responsible for actively cultivating partnerships with external organizations, parents, alumni, and industry leaders to bring new opportunities and skills to Pingry students and teachers, and for helping Pingry keep pace with the changing technological landscape beyond its walls.

A further expectation of the role is to envision and implement design lab spaces and programming at both the Short Hills and Basking Ridge campuses, as well as to create new enrichment courses, summer academic classes, and interdisciplinary, experiential learning experiences for K-12 students. 

This role sits squarely in the academic life of the school and involves close partnerships with divisional and department leadership; meaningful work with faculty and students; and a steady presence in conversations about emerging technologies. At the same time, the Dr. Joseph A. Leone Fellowship for Emerging Technologies will represent Pingry in the broader educational landscape, contributing to the ongoing public conversation about AI, novel technologies, and their role in education, work, and life. 

Candidate Profile
This role is for you if…

You are a self-starter and a connector - of people, ideas, and programs.

  • You are an experienced educational leader who has spent time working with faculty and students to implement and ethically use new and emerging technologies. 
  • You are deeply engaged in AI and its implications for education. You research and read about AI and other novel technologies, and you actively seek to learn by doing, yourself, and to bring that learning to others. 
  • You have engineering, making, and design experience, and are knowledgeable about best practices and pedagogies related to design labs, maker spaces, and design thinking. 
  • You enjoy attending and presenting at professional conferences and fostering relationships with other thought-leaders in education and other fields.
  • You bring both perspective and restraint, and you are able to translate fast-moving ideas into something that feels usable and grounded in a school setting.
  • You are a strong facilitator of adult learning. You know how to meet industry leaders, parents, alumni, faculty, and students where they are, provide structure, and move a group forward without overcomplicating the work.
  • You believe that human relationships are central to education, and that the ethical use of technology is critical for human flourishing.
  • You understand schools as complex ecosystems and dynamic communities. You understand that the work is as much about people and trust as it is about tools and systems.

It is important to note that just as the technologies associated with this role will change, this role will likely evolve over time. It is designed to facilitate learning and create opportunities for our faculty and staff, to empower them, rather than assigning tasks or creating additional bureaucracy.  

Key Responsibilities

External Engagement

  • Build partnerships with outside organizations and industry leaders. 
  • Represent Pingry in conversations about AI and novel technologies in both industry and education, including forums such as NAIS, ISTE, and INDEX.
  • Contribute to the field through writing, speaking, and professional collaboration on behalf of Pingry and in collaboration with Pingry teachers and students.
  • Support Pingry initiatives through research of current practices, including organizing visits to other schools and universities, and attending conferences.
  • Develop or deepen relationships and foster partnership opportunities with local, national, and international peer schools and others doing thoughtful work in this space.
  • Design and support AI-related education and programming for parents.
  • Design and support AI and emerging technologies education for alumni.

Program Development, Applied Innovation, and Design Labs/Hubs

  • Support the K-12 Academic team currently working with Pingry’s learning community to integrate AI and new technologies into the student experience.
    • Assist with the development of new courses and interdisciplinary opportunities, including LS, MS, and US STEM enrichment and summer programming.
    • Design and support Experiential Education programs in support of MS/US Project Weeks and US Spring Intensives.
    • Support the LS Technology and Innovation Coordinator and the LS Assistant Director of Academics to integrate emerging technologies into the LS student experience.
  • Develop and oversee applied innovation and design spaces, and collaborate on programming at all three campuses.
  • Develop and support immersive learning experiences for faculty and students at the Pottersville Campus.
  • Support and participate in student-facing clubs to provide cohesion between these experiences and create connections with other academic institutions and industry leaders.
  • Help inform the evolution of AI and emerging technologies strategy and policies.
  • Stay current on the broader educational and ethical landscape and help the school to interpret and adapt it.
  • Partner with program directors to collaborate on emerging technology projects within their fields.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MA, M.Ed required; Ed.D. or Ph.D preferred) in educational leadership, STEM, or other related field recommended.
  • Significant experience in a K–12 or higher education environment, with a deep understanding of curriculum development, classroom instruction, and academic leadership.
  • Expert-level understanding of AI, design thinking, and engineering, with the ability to translate complex emerging technologies into age-appropriate, ethical, and creative educational applications.
  • 3+ years of experience leading innovative programming, with a demonstrated ability to move projects from high-level strategy to measurable institutional impact.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a "translator" who can confidently engage with diverse stakeholders, from primary school students and faculty to industry leaders and alumni.
  • A proven track record of contribution to the broader educational landscape through national/regional presentations, publications, or professional committee leadership (e.g., NAIS, ISTE).
  • Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead adult learners, build trust across departments, and navigate the complex ecosystem of a prestigious independent school.
  • 3+ years of experience spearheading innovative academic programming with a proven track record of scaling initiatives and delivering measurable educational outcomes.
  • Practical experience overseeing or designing maker spaces, design labs, or innovation hubs, including familiarity with relevant tools and safety pedagogies.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://www.pingry.org/careers. 

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and education. 

Pingry offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans with employer matching; life and disability insurance; tuition remission for employees' children; and access to wellness and professional development resources.

A full list of benefits is available at www.pingry.org/careers.