Dean

SoFA Design Institute; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFA Design Institute invites applicants for the Dean role, a leadership position that shapes programs and the designers the world needs next. This role blends academic rigor with creative exploration, guiding faculty, refining curriculum, and nurturing a learning environment that is both grounded and forward-thinking.

We seek someone who leads with vision and care, recognizing that education is transformation, not merely instruction.

Qualifications

• Strong background in design education or creative industries.
• Proven leadership experience in academic or institutional settings.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with people-centered leadership.

Skills

Design education leadership

Academic leadership

Strategic people leadership

Job description

At SoFA, the Dean helps shape not just programs, but the kind of designers the world needs next. This role holds the space where academic rigor meets creative exploration — guiding faculty, refining curriculum, and nurturing a learning environment that is both grounded and forward-thinking.

We’re looking for someone who can lead with both vision and care — someone who understands that education is not just about instruction, but transformation.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in design education or creative industries
• Proven leadership experience in academic or institutional settings
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with people-centered leadership