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Employer Name: Pratt Institute

Chairperson of the Fashion Department (71100) Location: Brooklyn Description: The School of Design at Pratt Institute seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chairperson of the Fashion Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate both professional and academic experience; effective and inclusive communication skills; expertise in strategic planning; and a vision for how they intend to lead and develop the established and renowned undergraduate BFA program and a new MFA program that will launch in 2024. The Chairperson is responsible for the overall management and future direction of the department's academic programs, in alignment with Pratt's mission and in support of the institution's strategic plan. The Chairperson will assume academic and administrative leadership of the department and will develop programs to complement, enhance, and build upon its prestige and reputation. The selected candidate will report to the Dean of the School of Design and work closely with the dean and other department chairs in the school as we continue to develop interdisciplinary opportunities for students and faculty. The Chairperson will manage approximately 5 full-time faculty, 1 endowed professorship, 30 part-time faculty, an Assistant Chair, and a department support administrator. ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN The School of Design (SoD) educates curious makers in design practice to impact the world around them through the design of our messages, objects, spaces, and systems. Recognizing the interdisciplinary commonalities of our design disciplines, the School celebrates, connects, and educates designers whose creative endeavors will shape our world in critical ways. We believe that design connects: our work facilitates exchange, communication, and the building of community. Design enables: our work expands our physical and mental abilities. Design sustains: our work addresses the world's limited resources and our significant environmental challenges. Design empowers: our work promotes equality, inclusiveness, and the free movement of people. Design humanizes: our work offers civil solutions for improving quality of life. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Dean of the School of Design, the Chairperson is responsible for the overall administration and leadership of the department. Specific responsibilities include: Supervise and develop the department's curriculum and educational programs. Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and foster faculty development. Recruit and advise a diverse student body for the graduate program. 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. Oversee and manage the annual fashion show. 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. Applicants should demonstrate a level of intercultural competence and the ability to communicate well with diverse populations. Carry out special projects as assigned by the Dean. Some teaching is supported and encouraged but not required. Participate in and assume all other related responsibilities as required. This administrative appointment carries a twelve-month per year workload and a three-year contract that may be renewed. Teaching: The Chair will have the option to teach one course per semester in the field of expertise without additional compensation. Qualifications: Education MFA or degree equivalent in fashion design, fashion studies, or related discipline. Experience 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 fashion or related discipline. Preferred Experience: Experience recruiting and building a network of diverse educators and designers. Skills 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. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications listed above. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. About Pratt Institute: Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institutes impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratts campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Salary will be comme nsurate with experience and qualifications. The range for position salary is $120,000 to $160,000 . This is an administrative 4-day-per-week hybrid position. BENEFITS 403B Retirement Program Supplemental Retirement Account Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents Tuition Exchange Program Summer hours Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care Child care Benefit Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage Paid time off - vacation days, sick leave, and major holidays off Additional Perks - free entry to select museums and cultural institutions, free use of campus recreation facilities Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133360 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. 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