Chief Academic Officer/Dean of the College

Status:                Exempt, Senior Management

Position:             Chief Academic Officer/Dean of the College

Reports To:       President

About Moore

Moore College of Art & Design is a historically all-women's undergraduate college that has evolved to admit nonbinary and trans undergraduates, as well as co-educational continuing education and graduate students. Founded during the original industrial revolution to advance women in new fields, under principles of inclusivity and opportunity, our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, sustainability, and diverse cultures drive and influence new and existing industries. We strive to create a community of employees and faculty that mirrors our student body and offers a range of academic perspectives in their fields. We welcome candidates who value diversity and support the inclusive culture we seek to nurture at Moore. The world needs Moore. For more information, visit moore.edu and follow us on social media @moorecollegeart.

Benefits

Moore College of Art & Design offers a time off package consisting of 41 days paid throughout the year for holidays, winter break, vacation and personal days. In addition, we provide 2 weeks of sick time and offer a great benefit package including health, dental, and a 403b plan with an immediate match and 100% vesting, just to name a few.

Purpose

The CAO/ Dean of the College is responsible for all BFA and Graduate academic and administrative matters pertaining to the College. The Dean maintains the quality of all BFA and Graduate academic degree programs and provides academic leadership for the faculty and vision in matters of program development in concert with College-wide initiatives and established priorities. The Dean takes a leadership role in guiding the faculty toward innovative teaching/learning, and incorporating more professional practice in the classroom; creating more partnerships in industry specific fields, and generating new curriculum.

The Opportunity

The next CAO/Dean will join a dynamic academic community committed to curricular innovation and an entrepreneurial approach at a time of tremendous opportunity to leverage the institution’s many strengths. In this next chapter at Moore, the CAO/Dean will have the opportunity to impact the long-term success of the institution influencing the continued diversification of the faculty, developing new curricula, new programs and new organizational structures.

Reporting to the President, the new CAO/Dean will work in partnership with the entire campus community to move the College into the next significant and promising new phase of the institution’s history. The Chief Academic Officer and Dean will:

• Contribute significantly to the inspiring work of establishing Moore as one of the best art and design colleges in the country;
• Work alongside faculty and staff colleagues in defining, implementing, and sustaining a forward-thinking vision for Moore’s undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs;
• Model a responsible and responsive approach to shared governance and work collaboratively with the Faculty Forum to implement the teaching and learning mission of the College with an appreciation for the students’ growing desire for broad exposure across the visual and liberal arts, the evolving world of art and design, and the importance of the College’s competitiveness in the market;
• Provide leadership for increasing connections across the disciplines by identifying models that support cross-disciplinary learning and teaching, enhancing opportunities for faculty collaboration, and supporting and strengthening ties to The Galleries at Moore;
• Enhance the College’s global reach and international opportunities;
• Ensure that the College recruits and retains an excellent and diverse full-and part-time faculty, actively mentoring and developing faculty across all disciplines;
• Play a leadership role in strengthening the student learning experience and ensuring student success;
• Work in collaboration with faculty, students, and staff to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion values in the curriculum and across the College;
• Be an articulate proponent of the distinct value of an arts education in today’s challenging higher education landscape.

In addition, the CAO/Dean will partner with other senior leaders and staff to advance the College’s strategic goals. For instance, the CAO/Dean will partner with the Dean of Admissions to play a significant and visible role in BFA recruitment and enrollment efforts; with the Vice President for Advancement to identify compelling funding initiatives and take an active role in Moore’s alumni and donor engagement efforts; and with the Dean of Students to cultivate a vibrant and holistic student experience.

The CAO/Dean’s direct reports include the Associate Dean for Academic Services & Institutional Research (Registrar, Educational Support and Writer’s Studio, Institutional Research, Advising), Director of the Library, Director of the Locks Career Center, and the Dean’s Assistant. The Department Chairs (5), Graduate Program Directors (2) and the Studio Technician Manager also report to the CAO/Dean. The CAO/Dean chairs Academic Council, oversees Graduate Council, and chairs or serves on a number of other standing and ad-hoc committees.

Qualifications

Moore’s next CAO/Dean will be a passionate collaborator, a transparent communicator, a visionary and creative leader, and an effective manager. The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree required
• Significant leadership experience in higher education or a related industry
• Experience managing a professional staff in a style that is decisive yet transparent
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic visioning, innovation, and imaginative problem solving and experience cultivating a culture of innovation
• Appreciation for shared governance
• An abiding commitment to social justice and to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A track record of fostering collegiality and common purpose
• Experience developing academic policies
• Experience designing curriculum and academic programs
• Budget management and resource allocation acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including adeptness at communicating effectively with diverse constituencies

To Apply

Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Moore College of Art and Design; email: HR@Moore.edu.

The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices. Retaliation is also prohibited. To read our full compliance statement please visit: https://moore.edu/non-discrimination-policy