Dean, College of Fashion & Textiles

Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Fashion and Textiles. The College of Fashion and Textiles (JCFT) at Thomas Jefferson University is a recognized leader in fashion and textile education, combining design excellence, scientific innovation, and industry relevance. Reporting to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer for the University, the next Dean of the College of Fashion & Textiles will foster community, continuous learning, and a growth mindset for a diverse faculty. The Dean provides strategic academic leadership and operational oversight for the College and is responsible for its academic quality, financial sustainability, research enterprise, faculty success, student outcomes, fundraising, alumni engagement, and external partnerships. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, visionary academic leader with a distinguished record of accomplishment in higher education, strong operational and financial acumen, and the ability to advance academic excellence, innovation, and external engagement in a complex university environment.