Dean of Curriculum and Analytics

Dean of Curriculum and Analytics

Job Announcement

Starting July 1, 2026

Classification : Regular, Full-time, Administrator, 12-month

Reporting to : Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning

The Dean of Curriculum and Analytics directs the design, articulation and evolution of the school's curricular vision and academic program. Additionally, they are responsible for the operational mechanics of the academic program. Equally as important, this role will spearhead the analytic and institutional research components for the school, serving as the chief data scientist at Urban. This position, along with the Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning, acts as the curricular visionary for Urban, advancing the school's academic framework and footprint.

Specific areas of responsibility include : leading the curricular engine for Urban; partnering with the Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning and Department Chairs to support innovative pedagogy and curriculum as well as annual faculty assessment; leading the school's data analytics projects and measures; coordination of annual course offerings; preparing the comprehensive class schedule with the support of the registrar and department chairs; and oversight of student assessment. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning and works closely with other administrators in the overall leadership and management of the school.

Curricular Leadership

• Directs curriculum design, review, evaluation, and development; including developing and maintaining the scope and sequence of curriculum and sharing the curricular story with the broader community at Urban;
• Directs strategic changes and advancements to the academic program in alignment with the Urban strategic plan and WASC initiatives;
• Works with department chairs and faculty to act as a catalyst for curricular innovation and initiatives by chairing the Program Innovation Committee;
• Teaches one or two courses within the school.

Analytics and Institutional Research

Equity and Inclusion

Scheduling

Administrative Responsibilities

Direct Reports : Manager of Academic Information / Registrar

Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Benefits

Urban provides all full-time and part-time employees teaching 4 or more classes or working more than 20 hours per week a generous benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage. We also offer retirement benefits with an employer provided match, life and disability insurance, Flex Spending for medical and dependent care, Commuter Transit benefits with an employer subsidy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that includes Travel Assistance, Financial Wellness Tools, Will Preparation Services and more. Additional benefits include :

Please see our Benefits Overview for more details.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Urban School is an equal opportunity employer. The school has an institutional commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Urban's employment policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, age or any other basis protected by California state law, federal law or San Francisco ordinance. Urban's policy also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.