Urban School of San Francisco, an independent high school with 420 students located in the heart of the historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, is seeking an Academic Dean for the 2021-22 school year. Urban is known for its innovative and progressive curriculum; deep commitment to equity and inclusion; service learning; the joyous engagement of its students and faculty; and an enviable reputation as one of the city’s strongest schools. For more information see www.urbanschool.org.

The Academic Dean has overall responsibility for the design, articulation and evolution of the school’s academic program and curricular vision. Specific areas of responsibility include: partnership with the Dean of Faculty and Department Chairs to support innovative pedagogy and curriculum; coordination of annual course offerings; preparation of the comprehensive class schedule; and oversight of student assessment. This position reports to the Head of School, is a member of the administrative team, and works closely with the Head of School and other administrators in the overall leadership and management of the school.

Urban is an equal opportunity employer with an institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice. We actively encourage applications from candidates of color and others historically underrepresented at independent schools.