Job Description

Join to apply for the Chairperson of Interior Design (71100) role at Pratt Institute .

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Base Pay Range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

About the School of Design and the Interior Design Department

The School of Design educates curious makers in design practice to impact the world around them through the design of our messages, objects, spaces, and systems. We believe that design at its best is a force for good: it connects, enables, sustains, empowers, and humanizes. Across four undergraduate programs and five graduate programs, we explore the expansiveness of this idea. The BFA and MFA Interior Design programs at Pratt prepare students to engage in critical inquiry of occupiable space through theoretical and applied research, establishing them as global innovators, leaders and practitioners in the field of interior design. The curriculum addresses emerging and integrative technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, the historicalcontemporary continuum, sustainable practices, and issues of ethical and social responsibility which support the larger potentials of professional practice, design education, and our evolving understanding of the interior built environment. The School of Design at Pratt Institute seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chairperson of the Interior Design Department, beginning in July 2026. 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 plan to lead and develop two established and renowned programs, the undergraduate BFA and the graduate MFA. The Chairperson is responsible for the overall management and future direction of the departments academic programs, in alignment with Pratts mission and in support of the institutions 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. Applicants should demonstrate alignment of research, scholarship and work with the values of Pratt. The selected candidate will report to the Dean of the School of Design and work closely with the Dean and other department Chairpersons in the School as we continue to develop interdisciplinary opportunities for students and faculty. The Chairperson will manage 7 full time faculty, 75 part time faculty, an Assistant Chair, and a Department Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all academic programs in the department.
• Supervise and develop the departments curriculum and educational programs.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff, and foster their development.
• Recruit and advise students in the graduate program; work with admissions and the Dean to support the recruitment and academic advising of undergraduate students.
• Develop and maintain assessment instruments and practices, including program reviews.
• Oversee the departments 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 programs profile.
• 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.
• Carry out special projects as assigned by the Dean.
• Participate in and assume all other related responsibilities as required.

Education

MFA or degree equivalent in interior design, or a 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 interior design or related discipline.
• Preferred experience recruiting and building a network of diverse educators and designers.

Knowledge and 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.
• Ability to support diverse student pathways, research, and practice in related fields.

This administrative appointment carries a twelvemonth per year workload and a threeyear 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.

This is an administrative fiveday per week position with one day allocated for research.

To Apply

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.

For full consideration, please submit a complete application by January 23, 2026 . The desired start date for this appointment is July 1, 2026 .

Seniority Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Fulltime

Job Function

• Business Development and Sales
• Higher Education

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