Vice President of Academic Affairs (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Position Summary

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the New York Academy of Art's chief

academic officer and provides strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and

educational initiatives. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the senior

leadership team, the Vice President is responsible for advancing academic excellence, student

success, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and institutional effectiveness.

The Vice President oversees the Academy's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Certificate of Fine

Arts (CFA) programs; leads curriculum development, assessment, and reform; manages

accreditation and academic planning; and ensures that academic programs remain aligned with

the Academy's mission and strategic priorities. The position provides leadership for all full-time,

part-time, and adjunct faculty, including recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional

development.

The Vice President also oversees key academic support functions, including Student Services,

the Registrar, the Library, and Institutional Accreditation, ensuring a coordinated and student-

centered approach to academic operations and compliance. The successful candidate will be an

accomplished academic leader with a distinguished artistic practice and a strong record of

achievement in higher education, faculty leadership, curriculum development, and organizational

management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all academic programs and initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Faculty Chair of the Academy’s MFA and CFA programs and MFA

Faculty Committee to lead curriculum development, assessment, and reform to ensure

alignment with the Academy's mission and educational objectives.

• Oversee faculty recruitment, hiring, evaluation, development, and succession planning

for full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing academic culture that supports

excellence in teaching, learning, and artistic practice.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and lead accreditation, assessment, and

institutional effectiveness initiatives.2

• Oversee academic planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Promote student success, retention, and degree completion through effective academic

support and assessment practices.

• Provide administrative oversight for Student Services, the Registrar, the Library, and

Institutional Accreditation.

• Develop partnerships with peer institutions, cultural organizations, and external

stakeholders that strengthen the Academy's academic profile.

• Partner closely with the Director of Admissions & Recruitment to develop enrollment

strategies that support the Academy's mission, uphold academic standards, and achieve

institutional enrollment goals.

• Provide academic leadership throughout the admissions process by participating in

portfolio reviews, applicant evaluations, admissions committee deliberations, and the

development of admissions policies and standards.

• Ensure consistency and excellence in the evaluation of applicants by maintaining

portfolio review standards, admissions criteria, and faculty calibration throughout the

admissions process.

• Represent the Academy at recruitment events, portfolio reviews, accepted student

programs, open houses, alumni events, and other public-facing initiatives that support

student recruitment and institutional visibility.

• Support the professional development and long-term success of Academy alumni by

working collaboratively with the Alumni Association of the New York Academy of Art

(AANYAA) to strengthen alumni engagement, mentorship opportunities, professional

programming, residencies, and career development initiatives.

• Serve as liaison to the Academic Committee of the Board of Trustees.

• Collaborate with the President and senior leadership team on institutional planning,

policy development, and strategic initiatives.

• Represent the Academy in academic, professional, and public settings.

• Provide advice and support for the Academy’s Continuing Education/Academy

Everywhere programs

Qualifications

• Distinguished record of achievement as an artist, educator, curator, scholar, or arts leader.

• Advanced academic credentials in studio art or a related discipline.

• Significant academic leadership experience in higher education, preferably at the

graduate level.

• Experience supervising faculty and academic staff.

• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, assessment, and academic innovation.

• Experience with accreditation processes, including MSCHE, NASAD, or comparable

accrediting bodies.

• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and organizational change.

• Commitment to shared governance and collaborative leadership.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.3

Reporting Relationship

The Vice President of Academic Affairs reports directly to the President and serves as a member

of the Academy's senior leadership team.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience and

qualifications. The Academy offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to play a

leading role in shaping the future of the nation's premier graduate school of figurative and

contemporary art.

This is a full-time position with a five-day workweek. The Vice President is expected to be on

campus at least three days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per

week, subject to change based on institutional needs. The position also requires occasional

evening and weekend commitments, including recruitment events, Academy open houses,

alumni programs, and other institutional activities.

About the New York Academy of Art

Founded in 1982, the New York Academy of Art is a graduate school of fine art dedicated to

technical training, critical discourse, and the development of contemporary artists grounded in

the study of the human figure. Located in the heart of Tribeca in New York City, the Academy

offers a rigorous Master of Fine Arts program, a Certificate of Fine Arts program, and a vibrant

community of artists, faculty, alumni, trustees, and supporters.

The Academy is committed to fostering artistic excellence, intellectual inquiry, and professional

development within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Through a unique combination of

studio practice, art historical study, and professional preparation, the Academy equips emerging

artists with the skills and vision necessary to succeed in today's art world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Academy of Art is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a

diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming community. The Academy does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,

national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.4

The Academy encourages applications from individuals whose experience, teaching, creative

practice, scholarship, and service will contribute to a vibrant and inclusive educational

environment.

Application Process

Please submit your  resume and cover letter when applying for this position. You may also send your application materials directly to View email address on apply.placed-app.com.