About Pratt

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 Institute's 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 Pratt's 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).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

The Department of Creative Enterprise Leadership (CEL) in the School of Art at Pratt Institute seeks exceptional applicants for the position of Assistant Chair. In coordination with the Chair, the Assistant Chair will contribute to the daily operations of the Creative Enterprise Leadership department as well as with the development, implementation, and management of the departmental academic affairs for all degree programs in the department. The Assistant Chair acts as advisor to the chair on curriculum and instruction, in addition to other responsibilities and is a key member of the collaborative administrative team and participates in strategic decision-making to set, plan, and operationalize the department's mission as a whole.

The Creative Enterprise Leadership Department is housed in the School of Art. The department currently offers two international graduate degrees: an M.P.S in Design Management and an M.P.S in Arts and Cultural Management. Participants graduate with the strategic leadership skills necessary to align creativity, culture, community, commerce, and caring to design experiences and engagement, and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Pratt Institute is an internationally recognized school of architecture, art, design, and information, which draws students from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our curriculum as well as in the ranks of our faculty, students, and staff and seek applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals.

Examples of Duties

The responsibilities of the Assistant Chair, Advisor on Curriculum and Instruction include:

Serves as Advisor to the Chair for Curriculum and Instruction
Researches, establishes and assists the Department in sustaining internal partnerships with shared curriculum objectives and department research agenda, e.g., with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), Center for Teaching and Learning, etc.
Works with the Chairperson to position the department as a leader in innovative curriculum, digital delivery, international partnerships, and internal Pratt partnerships.
Developing curriculum strategies and guidelines for sustaining external strategic partnerships with G20, UN Initiative, World Economic Forum's Strategic Intelligence Platform.
Works with faculty and Chairperson to review, update and visually map curriculum and learning journey assessment focusing on data collection and visualization.
Works with faculty to integrate new models and methods for risk management with the Chair's guidance;
Works with the curriculum committee to assure UNSDGs are adhered to across courses;
Helps the Chairperson establish curriculum strategies/programs designed to sustain relationships with feeder programs and partner programs in Asia;
Helps the Chairperson establish research initiatives related to department aims and thought leadership. Presents recommendations regarding course design, instruction delivery/technology options; and
Implements, researches, and evaluates online teaching, learning and the new technologies to assist faculty and students in the use of new media for teaching and learning in innovative ways. This includes training and coaching instructors/faculty in their use.
Represents the Chair with committee leaders on curriculum development and digitalization.
In collaboration with the Chair, provides academic leadership, shares messaging across the department, represents the department, and develops department budgets, advises on curriculum, and other educational programs, activities, and collaborations.
Assists Chair in planning course schedules, curricular modifications, content delivery, and faculty assignments and loads.
Assists Chair with recruitment, selection, mentorship, and retention of faculty and staff to support their professional development and engagement with students in the classroom.
Works with alumni to develop a database and alumni mapping to enable the department to build and maintain relationships after graduation
Oversees and manages the admissions process, including reviewing application materials, conducting interviews, preparing letters of acceptance / waitlist / rejection, and determining scholarships.
Advises and registers all students and coach on personal and professional learning journeys
Actively promotes the program through events, media outreach, and presentations.
Co-leads with Chair the planning, development, and execution of department's Study Abroad Program
Establishes and maintains communication with other Institute programs, departments, and offices in support of scheduling and student advisement.
Assists with organizing, scheduling, and promoting seminars, workshops, lectures, and other departmental activities.
Perform all other related activities, as required.

Qualifications

Education:
MPS, MBA or MPA.

Skills:

Demonstrated teaching excellence.
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to develop rapport with a diverse faculty and student body.
Ability to work with administrative and academic leadership, faculty, and staff.
Strong management skills and a demonstrated capacity to set and complete goals.
Proven excellence in teamwork, project management, and leadership.
Skills in auditing, financial analysis and budget building.
Creative problem solving skills, diplomacy, adaptability, and an ability to take initiative are necessary.
Proven skills in refining and digitizing policies and procedures related to academic excellence and student success.
Experience in print and digital publishing platforms, visual communication design, and/or marketing or Public Relations preferred but not required.
Cultural agility and experience in leading multicultural teams and managing international projects.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a consultative professional setting; advising on methods for refining processes and achieving consistent outcomes.
Experience working in collaborative environments and on academic teams.
Experience in strategy formulation and execution for higher education in a global environment is beneficial.
Must be familiar with UNSDGs and the metrics and methods for auditing and assuring compliance. This would be important to advise the department on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) related curriculum refinements.
Teaching experience at the graduate level required preferably in a management program.
Credentials in Sustainability Accounting and Reporting, ESG, Social Impact Investing, Climate Risk and Sustainability preferred but not required.
Experience in design, arts and cultural management, and community engagement

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Instructions
The desired start date for this appointment is May 2026.
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Assistant Chairperson of Creative Enterprise Leadership

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