Dean of Creative Teaching & Student Success

Otis College of Art and Design; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis College of Art and Design seeks a strategic Dean for Engaged Teaching, Learning, and Student Success to align five units toward professional readiness, entrepreneurship, and portfolio development. The role bridges studio culture with academic support and industry preparation in a living campus ecosystem.

The Dean will champion inclusive pedagogy, faculty development, and data-informed interventions to support diverse visual artists and designers from foundation through thesis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of administrative leadership in art/design education.
• Experience in faculty development and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a unified student success strategy across divisions.
• Lead cross-divisional collaboration among TLC, SLC, Academic Advising, Registration/Records, and Library Services.
• Advance equity and inclusion in retention, persistence, and graduation efforts.
• Oversee annual budget planning and personnel development for five reporting units.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Student success strategy

Data-driven decision making

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration/Leadership (or related field)

Job description

Otis College of Art and Design seeks a strategic Dean for Engaged Teaching, Learning, and Student Success to align five units toward professional readiness, entrepreneurship, and portfolio development. The role bridges studio culture with academic support and industry preparation in a living campus ecosystem.

The Dean will champion inclusive pedagogy, faculty development, and data-informed interventions to support diverse visual artists and designers from foundation through thesis.