Sea Education Association (SEA), www.sea.edu, now in its 50th year, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Academic Dean. Headquartered in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, MA, on Cape Cod, SEA is a global teaching, learning and research community dedicated to the exploration, understanding, and stewardship of marine and maritime environments through study on campus and at sea aboard tall ships on ocean voyages in the Atlantic and Pacific.  SEA’s full-immersion programs for undergraduates (starting as SEA Semester in 1971), gap year students, and high school students feature interdisciplinary curricula (marine science, social science, and humanities) and opportunities for leadership development. The Academic Dean will provide senior leadership for SEA faculty and academic staff, and will oversee academic program planning, execution, and administration. The Dean will liaise with academic partners and industry to maintain SEA’s high standards and visibility as an award-winning educational institution.

SEA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the development of a multicultural environment. We value input from multiple viewpoints and perspectives so that we may create a community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. As an equal opportunity provider, SEA strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

For more information about the position, see: https://sea.edu/about-us/employment/. To apply, please send a cover letter including a statement about your qualifications for the position and a CV to DeanSearch@sea.edu.  The review of applications will begin on April 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.