Posted: 28-Feb-26
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Bullis School seeks a Dean of Academics to serve as the academic point person for the Upper School beginning July 1, 2026. The Dean leads the development and oversight of academic programs, policies, and systems in collaboration with the Head of Upper School, department chairs, and fellow administrators. This role oversees academic advising, scheduling, course registration, exams, and grade reporting, ensuring that the program runs smoothly and that students meet graduation requirements while pursuing appropriately challenging paths of study.
In partnership with the Upper School Leadership Team, Registrar, and College Counselors, the Dean manages the master schedule, coordinates trimester exams (including accommodations), and oversees the yearlong scheduling process. The Dean also collaborates on curriculum review and supports faculty in strengthening instructional practice to ensure coherence across grade levels and disciplines.
This is a 12-month administrative position reporting to the Head of the Upper School and may include teaching up to one course per trimester, depending on expertise and need.
Grounded in a sense of caring and intellectual purpose, Upper School students embrace academic challenges and pursue artistic, athletic, and service opportunities that promote individual and collective growth. The dean of Academics plays a central role in maintaining the strength, integrity, and clarity of the Upper School academic program, ensuring that students are supported in their growth as reflective, engaged, and capable learners.
Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,070 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.
Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!
Qualities of a Bullis Academic Dean
- An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Deep developmental knowledge of this age group and their needs as well as familiarity with current pedagogy and innovative curricular practices
- Maintains a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of effectively and efficiently managing multiple tasks and demands on attention
- Ability to make good judgments and maintain confidentiality
- Culturally responsive and emotionally intelligent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a specific academic field
- Minimum of five years teaching experience focused on students in grades 9-12
Preferred:
- Minimum three years of administrative experience in grades 9-12
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.