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Pratt Institute · 1 day ago

Chairperson of Interior Design (71100)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

Pratt Institute is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chairperson of the Interior Design Department. The Chairperson will oversee all academic programs, manage faculty, and develop the curriculum while aligning with the institution's strategic plan.

EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee all academic programs in the department

Supervise and develop the department’s curriculum and educational programs

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff, and foster their development

Recruit and advise students in the graduate program; work with admissions and Dean to support the recruitment and Academic Advising to support the advisement of undergraduate students

Develop and maintain assessment instruments and practices, including program reviews

Oversee the department’s budget and allocation of resources, course scheduling, and departmental facilities

Establish links to professional organizations and leading practitioners in the field

Assist the dean and Institutional Advancement in fundraising and advancing the program’s profile

Work with the other chairpersons, academic administration and faculty in the School of Design to develop shared resources and interdisciplinary curricular and extracurricular programs and events

Serve on department, school, and institute committees and represent the department at various meetings and events, both on and off campus

Carry out special projects as assigned by the Dean

Participate in and assume all other related responsibilities as required

Qualification

MFA in Interior DesignTeaching experienceAdministrative experienceCurriculum developmentStrategic planningDiversity awarenessOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

MFA or degree equivalent in interior design, or a related discipline

An established record of teaching in higher education

Administrative experience managing or coordinating a team of people, including oversight of facilities and budget as well as planning and program development, preferably within an academic context

Recognized creative scholarship and/or current professional practice in the field of interior design or related discipline

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Excellent collaborator with management and leadership skills: ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively

Ability to support diverse student pathways, research, and practice in related fields